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5 Preschools 17 Private Schools 23 Boarding Schools

15 Why Make the Switch?

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2,000 DAYS How early cognitive connections impact a child’s future success

BY ELIZABETH POINDEXTER

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tudies show that strong connections formed in an infant’s brain during her first 2,000 days — the amount of time that passes between a child’s birth and her first day of kindergarten — will inform her life and educational experiences as she prepares for that first day of school.

That’s why the North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation launched the First 2,000 Days campaign, funded by the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation and the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, and supported by organizations across the state — from Durham’s Partnership for Children to Kindermusik in Greensboro and Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte.

According to first2000days.org, these crucial days of a child’s life are when brain architecture is forming, creating either a strong or weak base for all future learning. “Babies are born with more than 100 billion nerve cells in their brains. These neurons must connect and communicate with each other in order to form the circuits we ultimately need to think, learn, and succeed — something neurons do at a remarkable rate during in the first five years of life,” says Maria Shaheen, executive director of Early Childhood Education at Primrose Schools. “A highquality education helps students reach their full potential by actively and purposefully stimulating developing brains during this critical time.”

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According to brain research presented by the First 2,000 Days campaign, child development is a dynamic, interactive process that occurs in the context of relationships, experiences and environments. Children need good health, strong families and high-quality, early learning and school experiences to graduate from high school and grow into productive citizens and valuable employees.

James Provenzale, a professor of radiology at Duke University’s School of Medicine, compares a child’s brain development to the process of building a house. The foundation of a child’s brain is mostly formed before birth, he says, and a host of connections among neurons are made during the first few years of a child’s life.

“If the house is already on a bad foundation, we can only go so far with it,” Provenzale says. “Education plays a very important role.”

Provenzale’s colleague, Dr. Mohamad Mikati, chief of pediatric neurology at Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center, agrees, saying early childhood education intervention results in “an improvement in cognitive skills, IQ, language. A lot of skills improve if you intervene.”

Community Connections Durham’s Partnership for Children works to empower parents to be their child’s first and best teachers, but Executive Director Laura Benson says communities share the responsibility, as well.

“School readiness is everyone’s business,” Benson says.

“In the long-term, supporting early childhood initiatives has economic, safety and health benefits for everyone. Everyone wants to live in a thriving city.”

Preschools are also jumping in to provide school-readiness programming. “At Primrose, our exclusive Balanced Learning curriculum blends teacher-guided and child-initiated learning activities with a special emphasis on character development to build the right foundation for active minds, healthy bodies and happy hearts in the first five years of a child’s life,” Shaheen says.

Mikati says numerous studies have shown that the benefits of teaching parents how to care for their children can impact generations, and that $1 invested in early childhood education can net $7 worth of value in returns to society.

“It comes down to what everybody already believes,” Provenzale says. “You have to show a kid love.”

To learn more about the First 2,000 Days initiative, and volunteer and donation opportunities, visit first2000days.org.

Elizabeth Poindexter is the marketing coordinator for DurhamCares, an organization that encourages residents to love their neighbors and invest in their communities.

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All Saints Episcopal Preschool 525 Lake Concord Road, Concord

704-782-2024 allsaintsconcord.org

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Giving children of all backgrounds and needs the opportunity to learn and grow. 2-5 years.

Concord Children’s Academy 1951 Derita Road, Concord

704-723-6400 concordchildrensacademy.com

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Enrollment: 200; full-day; NC five-star rating; after-school care available; license no. 13000434; educational based preschool. Enrichment activities included in tuition. 6 weeks-12 years.

Dixon Academy - Concord 200 Mall Drive, Concord

704-786-1550 dixonacademy.com

$780-$800/month

Enrollment: 80; five-star rating; parent cam on website. 6 weeks-5 years.

Elite Preschool 4500 Motorsports Drive SW, Concord

704-786-1307 elitepreschoolconcord.com

$128-$315/month

Student-teacher ratio: 5:1-7:1; Offers 30 minutes of gymnastics and play time as well as 1 1/2 hours of class time. 2-5 years.

Kids R Kids of Concord 320 Coddle Market Drive, Concord

704-795-5437 krkconcord.com

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Enrollment: 140; student-teacher ratio: voluntary enhanced ratios; full day; financial aid and transportation available; NC Five Star and NC Division of Non-Public Education accreditation; license no. 13000364; founded in 2009. 6 weeks-12 years.

Kidz Play Here 8617 Concord Mills Blvd., Concord

704-625-7913 kidzplayhere.com

$150-$325/month

Enrollment: 30; student-teacher ratio: 9:1; activity based program that focuses on exercise, gross motor skill development and social skills; founded in 2006. 2-5 years.

Kings Keep Learning Center 7526 Ruben Linker Road, Concord

704-721-5940 kingskeep.net

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Enrollment: 185; student-teacher ratio: 3:1-20:1; King’s Way Baptist affiliation; before- and after-school care; full day. 6 weeks-12 years.

The Goddard School - Concord 10080 Edison Square Drive NW, Concord

704-947-9011 goddardschool.com

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Full day; after-school care; FLEX Learning Program curriculum. 6 weeks-6 years.

Primrose School at Afton Village 5401 Vining St. NW, Concord

704-788-8860 primroseaftonvillage.com

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Enrollment: 140; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-12:1; full day; SACS CASI accredited; five-star rating; founded in 2005. 6 weeks-12 years.

Ruckus House Learning Center 9430 Moss Plantation Road, Concord

704-743-5180 ruckushouse.com

$815-$945/month

Enrollment: 182; full-day; four-star rating; transportation and financial aid available; founded in 2007. 6 weeks-12 years.

Ruckus House Learning Center - Harrisburg 3650 Ruckus Road, Harrisburg

704-455-2533 ruckushouse.com

$800-$900/month

Enrollment: 220; full day; 4-star rating; founded in 2005. 6 weeks-12 years.

STARS Preschool 220 George W. Liles Pkwy. NW, Concord

704-707-1172 xroadschurch.us/preschool

$115-$275/month

Enrollment: 120; student-teacher ratio: 12:2-15:2; Biblical perspective; founded in 2007. 2-5 years.

Cramerton Christian Academy 426 Woodlawn Ave., Cramerton

704-824-2840 cramertonchristian.org

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Christian affiliation; full day; license no. 3659017; GS 110 accreditation; founded in 1973. 6 weeks-4 years.

Covenant Community Preschool 317 S. Chester St., Gastonia

704-864-3468 firstarpchurch.org

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NAC Affiliation. Christ-centered curriculum. Weekly music, physical education and nutrition classes. 2-4 years.

Gaston Day School 2001 Gaston Day School Road, Gastonia

704-864-7744 gastonday.org

$4,490-$15,050/semester

Enrollment: 500; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; special program: college prep; after-school care; NAIS, NCAIS, SAIS, NC Dept of Education accreditation; transportation available; founded in 1967. Grades PK-12.

New Covenant UMC Preschool 14514 Lucia-Riverbend Hwy., Mount Holly

704-827-4468 newcovenantumc.org

$150-$190/month

Enrollment: 30; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-12:1; half day; WEE Learn curriculum; Christ-centered environment; founded in 2010. 12 months- 5 years.

Chesterbrook Academy - Mooresville 143 Professional Park Drive, Mooresville

704-658-1344 mooresville.chesterbrookacademy.com

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Enrollment: 120; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-13:1; full day; financial aid available; five-star rating; founded in 2001. 6 weeks-5 years.

First Presbyterian Preschool 240 W. McLelland Ave., Mooresville

704-664-2701 mooresvillefpc.org

$140-$215/month

Enrollment: 130; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-9:1; Christian affiliation; Camera-monitored secure entrance/ building; founded in 1960. 2-5 years.

Key Academy 878 E. Iredell Ave., Mooresville

704-658-1072 keyacademyinc.com

$135-$335/month

Enrollment: 25; student-teacher ratio: 6:1-12:1; half day; after-school available; financial aid and transportation available, Christian affiliation; founded in 2001. 2-5 years.

The Learning Experience Child Development Center - Mooresville 123 Legacy Village Blvd. Mooresville

704-660-3380 mooresville.tlechildcare.com

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Enrollment: 120; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-9:1; transportation available; full day; five-star rating; founded in 2008. 6 weeks-12 years.

Lowe’s YMCA 170 Joe V. Knox Ave., Mooresville

704-716-4000 ymcacharlotte.org/lowes

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2-, 3- and 5-day options; half-day. 6 months-5 years.

Primrose School of Lake Norman 173 Raceway Drive, Mooresville

704-658-0460 primroselakenorman.com

$225-$285/week

Enrollment: 168; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-12:1; half- and full day; five-star rating; AdvancEd accreditated; private kindergarten, after-school program; founded in 2006. 6 weeks-12 years.

Saint Patrick’s Preschool 201 Fairview Road, Mooresville

704-663-5659 ext. 209 saint-patricks.org

$125-$260/month

Half day; Episcopal affiliation; founded 1998. 18 months-5 years.

Southview Christian School 625 Wallace Springs Road, Statesville

704-872-9554 southviewchristian.org

$295 and up/month

Enrollment: 155; student-teacher ratio: 9:1; Baptist affiliation; half-day; AACS and NCCSA accreditation; before-school care starting at 7:30am; founded in 1971. 3-4 years.

Statesville Montessori School Children’s House 111 Hartness Drive, Statesville

704-873-1092 statesvillemontessori.com

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Enrollment: 28; student-teacher ratio: 6:1; half and full day options; Montessori accreditation; founded in 1979. 2 1/2-5 years.

Stepping Stones Academy 203 Singleton Road, Mooresville

704-799-1500 ssanc.com

$200-$250/week

Enrollment: 140; five-star facilitiy; license no. 49000459; transportation available; before- and after-school care; founded in 2010. 6 weeks-12 years.

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Information is provided by independent schools via an online form or by inquiry. All schools were invited to complete the online form. Schools not included did not respond or could not be reached. Each listing was edited for clarity and omitted if incomplete. If you have a question or would like to be listed, email directory@charlotteparent.com.

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704-827-1091 denvernc.chesterbrookacademy.com

$71-$253/week

Enrollment: 104; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-13:1; full day; five-star rating; founded in 2008. 5 and under.

ABC Language Stimulation School 201 E. Matthews St., Suite 102 and 104, Matthews

704-443-2990 abcedservices.com

$7,600-$15,000/year

Enrollment: 15-20; student-teacher ratio: 5:1; half day; founded in 1996.

3-8 years.

Adventist Christian Academy 4601 Emory Lane

704-366-4351 adventistchristianacademy.org

$4,935/year

Enrollment: 64; student-teacher ratio: 7:1; Seventh-day Adventist affiliation; half and full day options; SACS accreditation; founded in 1995. 4 years-Grade 9.

Amity Weekday Preschool 2831 N. Sharon Amity Road

704-536-6145 amitypreschoolcharlotte.com

$185-$235/month

Presbyterian affiliation; half day; founded in 1962. 1-4 years.

Anami Montessori School 2901 Archdale Drive

704-556-0042 anamimontessori.org

$7,350-$10,600/year

Enrollment: 50; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; half day and full day; AMI accreditation; financial aid available; founded in 1986. 3-12 years.

Avondale Children’s Center 2821 Park Road

704-377-6960 avondalechildrenscenter.com

$985-$1,256/month

Student-teacher ratio: 3:1-9:1; full day; NAEYC accreditation; five-star rating; founded in 1988.

3 months-5 years.

Ballantyne Preschool of the Arts 11318 N. Community House Road

704-341-4281 ymcacharlotte.org/morrison

$235-$595/month

Enrollment: 50; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-8:1; Founded in 2011; half day; arts-based program for YMCA members. 2-4 years.

Berean Junior Academy Preschool 3748 Beatties Ford Road

704-391-7800 bereanjunioracademy.org

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Four-star rating; Seventh Day Adventist affiliation; Full day; founded in 1933.

2 1/2-5 years.

Bethany Academy 4301 Beulah Church Road, Weddington

704-814-9033 mybethany.com

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Baptist affiliation; half day; founded in 1988. 2-5 years.

Bible Baptist Christian School 2724 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews

704-535-1692 bbcscolts.com

$3,700-$6,400/year

Enrollment: 160; Student to teacher ratio: 8:1; Before- and after-school care; NCCSA, AACS, MSA-CES, NCPSA, NACSAA accreditation; Founded in 1976. Grades PK-12.

Bridge the Gap Preschool 11800 Eastfield Road, Huntersville

704-948-9001 bridgechurchonline.net

$60-$250/month

Enrollment: 60; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; after-school care available; typically developing children and those with special needs; founded 2003. 2-5 years.

Bright Horizons at Carillon 227 W. Trade St., Suite 410

704-333-3513 brighthorizons.com/carillon

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Enrollment: 72; half-day; five-star license; NAEYC accreditation; license no. 60002195; The World at Their Fingertips curriculum. Founded in 1993. 6 weeks-5 years.

Bright Horizons at The Learning Garden CDC 9625 David Taylor Drive

704-548-0792 brighthorizons.com

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Enrollment: 60; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-12:1; half- and full day; five-star rating; Child Care Resources accepted; The World at their Fingertips and Creative curriculum; founded in 2001. 6 weeks-5 years.

Brisbane Academy Preparatory School 5901 Statesville Road

704-598-5208 brisbaneacademy.org

$5,775-$8,995/year

Enrollment: 70; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; SACS, CASI, and NPSAA accreditation; after-school care available. 3-4 years.

British International School of Charlotte 7000 Endhaven Lane

704-341-3236 britishschoolofcharlotte.org

$8,930/year

Enrollment: 50; student-teacher ratio: 7:1-10:1; before- and after-school care; extensive after-school enrichment program; founded in 2004. 2-5 years.

Calvary Child Development Center 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road

704-341-5361 calvarycdc.com

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Enrollment: 825; student-teacher ratio: 8:1 to 18:1; non-denominational affiliation; full day; founded in 1977. 6 months-5 years.

Carmel Baptist Wee School 1145 Pineville Matthews Road, Matthews

704-849-9723 weeschool.org

$103-$346/week

Enrollment: 775; student-teacher ratio: 3:1-8:1; Baptist affiliation; half day; founded in 1970. 6 weeks-TK.

Carolina Montessori Academy 1524 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road

704-391-9570 carolinamontessoriacademy.org

$6,900-$8,000/year

Enrollment: 25; student-teacher ratio: 12:2; full day; American Montessori accreditation; before- and afterschool care available; license no. 60000734; financial aid available; school-year and year-round programs; founded in 1989. 2 1/2-6 years.

Cedarwood Academy 7300 Mallard Creek Road

704-281-6694 mycedarwoodacademy.org

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Enrollment: 14; student-teacher ratio: 5:1; half-day; founded in 2010. 2-14 years.

Center for Children at The Vine 2101 Belvedere Ave.

704-375-1600 thevinecharlotte.com

$800-$1,000/month

Enrollment: 85; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-10:1; full day; five-star rating; transportation available; before and after-school care; hands-on learning by certified teachers; founded in 1992. Infant-PK.

Central Church Weekday Preschool 5301 Sardis Road

704-295-1470 centralchurchofgod.org

$180-$300/month

Enrollment:93; student-teacher ratio:4:1-10:1; religious affiliation: Church of God; Mon.-Thurs., half day; founded in 1999. 3 months-4 years.

Charlotte Child Development Center at St. Luke’s 3200 Park Road

704-523-0800 ccdcstlukes.com

$970-$1,122/month

Enrollment: 45; full day; five-star rating; license no. 60003217; founded in 2010. 6 weeks-5 years.

The Charlotte Jewish Preschool 5007 Providence Road, Suite 109

704-944-6776 cjpkids.org

$309-$969/month

Enrollment: 245; student-teacher ratio: varies; half- and full day; license no. 60002999; scholarships available; before- and after-school care available; founded in 1989. 1-5 years.

Charlotte Montessori School 219 East Blvd.

704-332-7733 charlottemontessori.com

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Enrollment: 75; student-teacher ratio: 6:1-10:1; founded in 1971. 15 months-6 years.

Charlotte Preparatory Early School 212 Boyce Road

704-366-5994 charlotteprep.org

$10,370-$16,910/year

Before- and after- school care; entrance criteria: interview; American Montessori Society, SACS/SAIS accreditation; founded in 1971. 2 1/2 to 5 years.

Charlotte United Christian Academy 7700 Wallace Road

704-537-0331 charlotteunitedchristianacademy.com

$199-$379/month

Enrollment: 50; student-teacher ratio: 6:1; half day; early and after-school care; founded in 1977.

3 months-4 years.

Chesterbrook Academy Multiple locations in Charlotte-metro

chesterbrookacademy.com

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Full day; after-school care available; CITA accreditation; four-star facilities. Birth-PreK.

Childcare Network

866-521-KIDS childcarenetwork.net

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Various locations in Charlotte, Matthews, Belmont, Gastonia and Cornelius. Half- and full-day available; four- and five-star rating schools in the area; after-school care available. Infants-4 years.

LINCOLN COUNTY Chesterbrook Academy - Denver 7274 NC Hwy. 73, Denver

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Children of America - Charlotte 2102 Ben Craig Drive

704-549-8938 childrenofamerica.com

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Enrollment: 135; student-teacher ratio: 5:1; full day; financial aid; transportation available for after-school care; founded in 2010. 6 weeks-12 years.

Children’s Lighthouse 10836 Monroe Road

704-847-1008 childrenslighthouse.com/matthews

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Enrollment: 106; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-20:1; Full day; five-star rating; transportation for before- and after- school care; financial aid available; founded in 2007. 6 weeks-12 years.

Christ Church Kindergarten 1412 Providence Road

704-333-5818 christchurchcharlotte.org

$2,750-$5,135

Enrollment: 211; Student-teacher ratio: varies; NAEYC accreditation; financial aid available; half day; founded in 1961. 1-5 years.

Christ Lutheran Children’s Center 4519 Providence Road

704-365-8687 christlutheranchildrenscenter.org

$220-$555/month

Enrollment: 180; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-9:1; half day; GS 110 accreditation; founded in 1989.

6 weeks-5 years.

Christ Our Shepherd Ministries-COS KIDS 230 W. John St., Matthews

704-845-4673 coskidsmatthews.org

$165-$240/month

Enrollment: 160; student-teacher ratio: 6:1-8:1; nondenominational affiliation; four-star rating; half- and full-day options. 6 weeks-5 years.

Christ the King Preschool 13501 S. Tryon St.

704-504-1135 ctkcharlotte.org/preschool

$225-$260/month

Enrollment: 47; student-teacher ratio: 11:2-14:2; Lutheran affiliation; Mon-Thurs. half day; founded in 1999. 2-4 years.

Christian Montessori School at Lake Norman 14101 Stumptown Road, Huntersville

704-875-1801 christianmontessorischool.org

$3,192-$12,784/year

Full day; license no: 60000973; financial aid available; founded in 1995. Infant-PreK.

Christlife Little Learners 8617 Providence Road

704-541-8850 ufca.org

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Enrollment: 26; student-teacher ratio: 7:1- 9:1; Half day; SACS accreditation; curriculum varies with age.

TK-5 years.

Community in Christ Lutheran Preschool 7621 Norman Island Drive, Cornelius

704-892-0120 communityinchrist.net

$210-$250/month

Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 to 9:1; Hours: Mon.-Thurs.; Lutheran affiliation; founded in 1998. 2-5 years.

Countryside Montessori School 4755 Prosperity Church Road

704-503-6000 countrysidemontessorischools.org

$495-$1,145/month

Full day; financial aid available; American Montessori Society accreditation; founded in 1981.

2 years-Grade K.

Covenant Presbyterian Preschool 1000 E. Morehead St.

704-333-8658 covenantpresby.org

$215-$330/month

Enrollment: 114; student-teacher ratio: 9:2 to 16:2; Presbyterian affiliation; half day; NAEYC accrediation; financial aid available; founded in 1972. Programs are guided by NAEYC Standards and The Creative Curriculum. 1-5 years.

Cranfield Academy - Carmel 11330 Carmel Commons Blvd.

704-341-2233 cranfieldacademy.com

$246-$286/week

Enrollment: 105; NCDCD accreditation; license no. 60001620; full day; founded in 2000. 6 weeks-5 years.

Cranfield Academy - Providence 11745 Providence Road

704-321-5555 cranfieldacademy.com

$246-$286/week

Enrollment: 105; full day; NCDCD accreditation; license no. 60003201; transportation available; founded in 2000. 6 weeks-12 years.

Cross and Crown Weekday School 300 Pineville-Matthews Road, Matthews

704-844-8997 crossandcrown.org

$180-$280 /week

Lutheran affiliation; half day; Wee Learn Curriculum; founded in 1991. 20mos.-5 years.

Davidson Day School 750 Jetton St., Davidson

704-237-5200 davidsonday.org

$9,410-$15,325/year

SACS and SAIS accreditation; traditional (2-4 years) and Montessori programs (3-5 years); founded in 1999. PK-12.

Dilworth Church Weekday School 605 East Blvd.

704-333-7225 dilworthchurch.org

$225-$320/week

Enrollment: 96; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-8:1; half day; five-star rating; after-school care available. 6 weeks- 5 years.

Discovery Harbor Learning Center 8425 Discovery Lane

704-399-5077 discoveryharborlearningcenter.com

$75-$255/week

Enrollment: 150; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-13:1; full day; five-star license; before- and after-school care available; founded in 2006. 6 weeks-12 years.

Discovery Village Academy 20101 Knox Road, Cornelius

704-987-9040 discoveryvillageacademy.org

$220-$450/month

Enrollment: 60; student-teacher ratio: 8:1; half day; after-school enrichment from 1- 3pm; curriculum includes nature-based activities; founded in 2001. 2 1/2 years-TK.

Dixon Academy - Charlotte 2608 West Blvd.

704-391-9875 dixonacademy.com

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Enrollment: 60; five-star rating; parent cam on website. 6 weeks-5 years.

First Baptist Church Matthews Weekday Preschool 185 S. Trade St., Matthews

704-849-0580 fbcmatthews.org

$83-$240/month

Transitional kindergarten class offered; Baptist affiliation; half day. 1-5 years.

First Baptist Church Weekday School 301 S. Davidson St.

704-369-2136 charlottefbc.org

$110-$295/month

Enrollment: 50; student-teacher ratio: 3:1-7:1; Baptist affiliation; half-day(1-4 day options); founded in 1970. 2 months-4 years.

First Presbyterian Church Weekday School 200 W. Trade St.

704-825-8225 wds.firstpres-charlotte.org

$270-$450/month

Enrollment: 200; NAEYC ratio requirements; Christian environment; numerous enrichment opportunities and family activities; founded 1990. 14 months-5 years.

First Ward Child Development Center 600 E. 7th St.

704-379-7924 fwcdc.org

$195-$205/week

Enrollment: 145; student-teacher ratio: 10:2-13:2; full day; NAEYC and NBCDI accreditation; five-star rating; founded in 1999. 6 weeks-12 years.

Gateway Academy Locations in Charlotte, Huntersville and Matthews

gatewayacademy.com

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Offers a variety of preschool curriculums including Handwriting Without Tears. 6 weeks-12 years.

Good Shepherd Preschool 13110 Moss Road

704-817-5818 goodshepherdpreschoolcharlotte.org

$150-$285/month

Enrollment: 190; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-8:1; half-day; founded 1996. Christ-centered environment.

6 months- 6 years.

The Goddard School Locations in Charlotte, Matthews and Cornelius

goddardschool.com

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Five-star rating facilities; half and full day options; Flex Learning program. 6 weeks-6 years.

Grace Covenant Academy 17301 Statesville Road, Cornelius

704-892-5601 gracecovenantacademy.org

$240-$300/month

Enrollment: 35; student-teacher ratio: 8:1; ACSI and GCACS accreditation; half day; founded in 2001. 3-5 years.

Harris YMCA Preschool Academy 5900 Quail Hollow Road

704-716-6851 ymcacharlotte.org/harris

$160-$335/month

Enrollment: 115; student-teacher ratio:5:1- 8:1; Christian affiliation; half day; financial aid available; utilizes the various facilities the Y offers; Christian setting; founded in 2009. 16 months-TK.

Harrison Preschool 15008 Lancaster Hwy., Pineville

704-541-3486 ext. 203 harrisonumc.org

$190-$275/month

Enrollment: 126; student-teacher ratio: 8:2; Methodist affiliation; half-day; play-based program; Christian environment; founded in 1985. 1-4 years.

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Hawthorne Lane Preschool 501 Hawthorne Lane

704-332-8131 hlumc.org/preschool

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Student-teacher ratio: varies; half day; founded in 2008. 9 months-TK.

Hickory Grove Baptist Weekday Preschool 6050 Hickory Grove Road

704-531-4000 myhickorygrove.org/preschool

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Baptist affiliation; three- and five-day programs; half- and full-day available; founded in 1977. 3-4 years.

Hickory Grove United Methodist Preschool 6401 Hickory Grove Road

704-537-4658 hickorygroveumc.com

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Half-day; before- and after-school care; curriculum strong in the areas of developing social skills, self-help skills, age level readiness skills, learning through play. 1-5 years.

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Preschool 600 East Blvd.

704-333-4961 htgo.org

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Greek Orthodox affiliation; half day; financial aid available; founded in 2000.18 months-5 years.

Huggs and Giggles Preschool 10431 Plantain Ct.

980-292-0779 huggsandgiggles.com

$200-$250/month

Enrollment; 20; Student-teacher ratio: 8:1; Mon.-Fri., half-day; founded in 2014. 3-5 years.

Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatics 11725 Verhoeff Road, Huntersville

704-766-2222 hffa.com

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Here 2 Grow Preschool designed to develop the cognitive, emotional, social, health and fitness needs of children. 2-4 years.

Huntersville Presbyterian Church Preschool 201 S. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville

704-875-7756 hpcpatch.org

$150-$300/month

Enrollment: 95; student-teacher Ratio: 12:2-16:2; after-school care available for K-8; founded in 1987.

2 years-TK.

Idlewild Baptist CDC 12701 Idlewild Road, Matthews

704-847-3337 idlewildbaptist.org

$75-$195 per week

Enrollment: 51; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-15:1; License no. 6055762; full day; founded in 1991. A community based program; children are encouraged to learn through play. 6 weeks-12 years.

Independence Hill Weekday Preschool 10220 Eastfield Road, Huntersville

704-596-4779 ihwp.org

$170-$225/month

Enrollment: 78. student-teacher ratio: 1:7; half and full day options; Age-appropriate activities that enrich children’s mental, spiritual, physical and emotional development. 2-4 years.

The Jewish Preschool on Sardis 6619 Sardis Road

704-364-8395 jpsonsardis.org

$349-$565/month

Full day; five-star rating; financial aid available; founded in 1986. 14 months-4 yrs.

Journey Christian Preschool 4906 Providence Road

704-364-0824 journeychristianpreschool.org

$195-$345/month

Half-day with an extended full day option; a multicultural, Christian preschool with an academic focus; founded in 1985. 2 1/2-5 years.

Journey Montessori Academy 13601 S. Tryon St.

704-960-9885 journeymontessori.org

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Enrollment: 20; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; Half day; founded in 2008. Lake Wylie’s only Montessori preschool. 3-5 years.

Kids R Kids Locations in Charlotte, Huntersville and Matthews

krkacademy.com

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Full-day; National Accreditations: NAEYC, AdvancED, N.C. Division of Non-Public Education; private kindergarten, preschool, afterschool programs. 6 weeks-12 years.

KinderCare Learning Centers Various locations in Charlotte

kindercare.com

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Some locations are four-star ratings, before- and after-school care available; NAEYC accreditation; half and full day options. 6 weeks-12 years.

La Petite Academy 102 Commerce Center Drive, Huntersville

704-875-0399 lapetite.com

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Enrollment: 49; student-teacher ratio: 13:1; four-star rating; NECPA accreditation; theme-based journey program. 6 weeks-12 years.

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The Lake Norman Learning Center 21106 Catawba Ave., Cornelius

704-987-9655 lakenormanlearningcenter.com

$330-$660/month

Teacher/child-directed activities, monthly themes, large and fine motor skills, pre-maths, reading and writing skills. 2-5 years.

Lake Norman YMCA 21300 Davidson St., Cornelius

704-716-4400 ymcacharlotte.org/lakenorman

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Student-teacher ratio: 4:1-10:1, Half day; 1-5 day options available; financial aid available; founded in 1970. 1-4 years.

Lakeview Church Child Development Center 13925 Erwin Road

704-504-0442 lakeviewchurch.cc/cdc

$185-$210/month

Enrollment: 140; full day; affiliated with the Assemblies of God Church; founded in 2000. 6 weeks-4 years.

Lakewood Preschool Cooperative Corporation 3115 Kalynne St.

704-391-0600 lakewoodpreschool.info

Tuition free

Enrollment: 48; student-teacher ratio: 8:1; full-day; license no. 60001211; transportation and financial aid available; founded in 1976. 3-5 years.

Lambs Of Grace CDC 7000 Providence Road

704-365-3870 grace-charlotte.org

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Enrollment: 45; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-13:1; Grace Lutheran Church affiliation; Full day; five-star rating; founded in 2001. 5 years and under.

Little Hedgepeth Academy Rocky River Road and Rozzelles Ferry Road

704-599-5437, 704-399-3909 littlehedgepethacademy.com

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Full day; before- and after-school care; full computer lab, dramatic arts story-telling stage and digital camera monitoring system. 6 weeks-12 years.

Little Scholars Academy of Lake Norman 16325 Northcross Drive, Huntersville

704-775-2339 littlescholarslkn.com

$125 -$350/month

Student-teacher ratio: 4:1-10:1; half-day; founded in 2011. 1-6 years.

Living Saviour Lutheran Preschool 6817 Carmel Road

704-542-3626 lslp.webs.com

See website

Enrollment: 80; student-teacher ratio: varies; half-day; before- and after-school care; Lutheran affiliation; ELCA accredited; founded in 1983. 12 months-5 years.

Marizetta Kerry Child Development Center 3301 Beatties Ford Road

704-391-3871 mzkchildcare.org

$65-$173/week

Full day; nonprofit four-star licensed center; daily Spanish, music instruction, health and fitness awareness; founded in 1970. 2-12 years.

Matthews Country Day 10540 Monroe Road, Matthews

704-847-0208 matthewscountryday.com

$182-$215/week

Enrollment: 130; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-13:1; Christian Principles affiliation; full-day; five-star rating; license no. 6055653; founded in 1967. 6 weeks-5 years.

Mountain Island Day School 8101 Fallsdale Drive

704-391-5516 midschool.org

$4,990/year

Enrollment: 196; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; Christian affiliation; before- and after- school care; NC Department of Education accreditation; founded in 2009. Grades TK-9.

Morrison Family YMCA Children’s Academy 9405 Bryant Farms Road

704-716-4650 ymcacharlotte.org/morrison

$195-$495/month

Student-teacher ratio: 5:1-8:1; half day; founded in 2005. 18 months-TK.

Mt. Harmony Baptist Church Weekday Preschool 2817 Mt. Harmony Church Road, Matthews

704-847-5638 mtharmony.net

$100-$285/month

Enrollment: 50; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; half-day; founded in 1989. 3-5 years.

Myers Park Baptist Through the Week School 1900 Queens Road

704-377-1683 throughtheweekpreschool.com

$255-$440/month

Enrollment: 190; student-teacher ratio: two teachers in every classroom; half-day; NAEYC accreditation; before- and after-school available; founded in 1955. 1-5 years.

Myers Park Presbyterian Church Weekday School 2501 Oxford Place

704-927-1276 myersparkpres.org

$252-$1,115/month

Enrollment: 289; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-10:1; half- and full-day options; financial aid available; Creative Curriculum; five-star rating; founded in 2010. 6 weeks-5 years.

Nations Ford Early Childhood Development Center 5901 Nations Ford Road

704-521-6181 nfcckids.org

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Enrollment: 55; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-25:1; full day. Infant-PK.

Northside Christian Academy for Early Learning 333 Jeremiah Blvd.

704-598-9665 ncaknights.com

$350-$892/month

Baptist affiliation; half and full day options; founded 1967. 6 weeks-4 years.

Omni Montessori School 9536 Blakeney Heath Road

704-541-1326 omni-montessori.org

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Lessons given one-on-one; certified by the Association Montessori Internationale; hours vary by age and program; financial aid available; founded in 1985. 3-6 years.

Open Door School 234 N. Sharon Amity Road

704-364-1521 opendoorschool.org

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Enrollment: 101; student-teacher ratio: varies; financial aid available; NAEYC accreditation; Nonsectarian affiliation; founded in 1966. 2-5 years.

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School 4225 Shamrock Drive

704-531-0067 olainfo.com

$3,420-$8,680

Enrollment: 4; student-to-teacher ratio: 4:1; Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte affiliation; half and full day options; SACS accreditation; founded in 1954. 3-5 years.

Rainbow Child Care Center of Huntersville 12700 Statesville Road, Huntersville

704-947-5035 rainbowccc.com/huntersville

$200-$250/week

Enrollment: 130; student-teacher ratio: 6:1-13:1; Full day; four-star rating; fully OSHA compliant.

6 weeks-12 years.

Pal-A-Roos - University City 9215 Mallard Creek Road

704-548-8076 palaroos.com

$196-$241/week

Full day; four-star rating; founded in 1995. 6 weeks-12 years.

Palisades Episcopal School 13120 Grand Palisades Pkwy.

704-583-1825 pescharlotte.org

$5,250-$7,825/year

Enrollment:165; student-teacher ratio: 8:1; half day, extended day until 2:45 p.m.; financial aid and transportation available; SAIS/SACS accreditation; a school honoring Christ; founded in 2007. 4-5 years.

Paw Creek Christian Academy 5110 Tuckaseegee Road

704-391-0588 pawcreek.org

$120/week

Enrollment: 35; student-teacher ratio: 6:1; ABEKA and Bob Jones Academic Curriculums; before- and after-school care available; Pentecostal affiliation; founded in 1975. Grades PK-12.

Peace Preschool 4418 Rea Road

704-927-1687 mypeacepreschool.com

$235-$320/month

Enrollment: 50; student-teacher ratio: 9:1; half-day; Christian environment. 18 mos.-TK.

Phoenix Montessori Academy 17609 Old Statesville Road, Cornelius

704-892-7536 phoenixmontessori.org

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Enrollment: 75; before- and after-school care; AMS affiliation; entrance criteria: interview and observation; founded in 2004. Grades PK-12.

Piedmont Progressive Preschool 9704 Mallard Creek Road

704-510-1022 progressivepreschool.org

$195-$295/month

Enrollment: 38; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-8:1; Half- day; financial aid available; Child-centered, play-based learning with a progressive philosophy of early childhood; founded in 2001. 2-5 years.

Pineville UMC Preschool 110 S. Polk St., Pineville

704-889-2022 pinevilleumc.org

$195/month

Low teacher-child ratio. Learning through social interaction. Half-day. 6 months-4 years.

Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church Preschool 15000 York Road

704-588-0014 pleasanthillpresby.com

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Presbyterian affiliation; Half day; financial aid available; founded in 1981. 16 months-4 years.

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Primrose Schools Various locations in Charlotte, Cornelius, Matthews and Mooresville

primroseschools.com

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Full day; each school is accredited; five-star rating; some locations offer transportation. Private school that partners with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life. 6 weeks-12 years.

Prosperity Presbyterian Church Preschool 5533 Prosperity Church Road

704-947-0228 prosperitychurch.org

$150-$220/week

Enrollment: 50; student-to-teacher ratio: depends on age; Presbyterian affiliation; half day; founded in 1991. 2-4 years.

Providence Baptist Weekday Education Ministry 4921 Randolph Road

704-366-2784 providencebaptistweekday.org

$235-$1,150/month

Enrollment: 160; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-10:1; License no. 6055388; play-based; half and full day options; founded in 1965. Infant-5 years.

Providence Preparatory School 3031 Providence Road

704-391-9700 providenceprepschool.com

$277-$329/week

Enrollment: 350; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-15:1; full-day; NC five-star rated license; curriculum includes creative, handwriting without tears and baby signs; transportation and after-school care available; founded in 2012. 6 weeks-PK.

Quail Hollow Preschool 8801 Park Road

704-553-9614 quailhollowpreschool.org

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Enrollment: 135; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-10:1; half day; transportation and financial aid available, founded in 1978. Toddlers-5 years.

Rainbow Child Care Center of Cornelius 9340 Washam Potts Road, Cornelius

704-894-9200 rainbowccc.com/cornelius

$226-$259/week

Enrollment: 70; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-13:1; half- and full-day; four-star rating; Multifaceted Creative Curriculum program; before- and after-school care; founded in 2004. 6 weeks-12 years.

Rainbow Station 9829 Providence Road W.

704-909-4525 rainbowstationcharlotte.org

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Student-teacher ratio: varies; full day; after-school care; transportation and financial aid available; founded in 2008. 6 weeks-5 years.

Ramah Presbyterian Preschool 14401 Ramah Church Road, Huntersville

704-875-6683 ramahchurch.org/ramah-preschool

$140-$238/week

Enrollment: 60; student-teacher ratio: 8:1 to 12:1; Presbyterian Church affiliation; half day. Parents are required to volunteer for one week during the school year. TK-5.

Renaissance Christian School of Excellence 7209 East W.T. Harris Blvd., Suite A

704-323-5938 renaissancechristian.net

$4,840/year

Special programs: after-school, individualized learning, Church of Christ affiliation; founded in 2007. PK-8.

S & E Child Development Center Inc. 11931 Glen Hope Lane

704-599-3738 sechilddevelopment.com

$185-$210/week

Family Care home providing day care and before- and after-school care; five-star license; founded 2008.

3 weeks-12 years.

Sardis Weekday School 6100 Sardis Road

704-366-9681 sardis.org

$140-$352/week

Enrollment: 100; half-day only; Founded in 1954. 6 months-4 years.

Sharon Presbyterian Weekday School 5201 Sharon Road

704-554-0882 sharonpcusa.org

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Enrollment: 140; student-to-teacher ratio: 9:2-16:2; Presbyterian affiliation; full day; financial aid available; founded in 1957. 1-5 years.

Shining Stars Academy Child Development Various locations in Charlotte

shiningstarsacademy.com

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Full day; five-star rating; subsidy accepted; transportation available. 6 weeks-5 years.

Skyers Child Development Center 7023 Beatties Ford Road

704-395-3481 skyerscdc.com

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Enrollment: 38; student-teacher ratio: 6:1-15:1; before- and after- school care; license no. 60002218; A BEKA curriculum; founded in 2001. 3 months -12 years.

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South Charlotte Baptist Academy 12416 Lancaster Hwy., Pineville

704-543-7323 scbacademy.org

$5,000-$6,000/month

Enrollment: 110; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; before- and after-school care; full-day; founded in 2003.

PK3-Grade 12.

South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Preschool 8601 Bryant Farms Road

704-544-9831 smpchome.org

$200-$315

Enrollment: 130; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-8:1; Self-designed curriculum to adapt for child’s needs.

2-5 years.

St. Alban’s Weekday Preschool 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson

704-892-8955 saintalbans-davidson.org

$175-$315/month

Enrollment: 80; student-teacher ratio: 11:2-15:2; Episcopal affiliation; half day; financial aid available; scholarship assistance. 2-4 years.

St. Andrew’s UMC Preschool 1900 Emerywood Drive

704-553-7896 standrewsumc.com

$200-$260/month

Enrollment: 85; student-teacher ratio: 3:1 to 8:1; half day; founded in 1960. 1-5 years.

St. Francis UMC Preschool 4200 McKee Road

704-846-6177 stfrancischarlotte.org

$190-$270/month

Enrollment: 85; student-teacher ratio: 6:1, 8:1, 9:1; half-day; peanut-free facility; founded in 1994.

2-4 years.

St. John’s Baptist Weekday School 300 Hawthorne Lane

704-333-5428 stjohnsbaptistchurch.org

$45-$285/month

NC State teacher/student ratios; half day; financial aid and drop-in programs available; founded in 1990.

6 months to 6 years.

St. Stephen UMC Preschool 6800 Sardis Road

704-365-4116 ststephenumc.net

$265-$350/month

Enrollment: 150; student-teacher ratio: 4:2-16:2; half day; before- and after-school care; founded in 1970.

In-house science, music, and spanish classes for ages 3-TK. 6 months-TK.

St. Vincent de Paul Preschool 6827 Old Reid Road

704-644-4656 stvincentdepaulchurch.com

$200-$295/month

Enrollment: 76; student-teacher ratio: 5:1 to 7:1; half-day; A faith-based program with a unit-based curriculum, including weekly Spanish and Music lessons. 2-4 years.

Stone Bridge Weekday Preschool 3700 Prosperity Church Road

704-548-9929 stonebridgecharlotte.com

$165-$225/month

Enrollment: 110; student-teacher ratio: 12:2-16:2; half day; Christian affiliation; teacher-generated curriculum; founded in 1996. 2-5 years.

The Sunshine House Various locations in Charlotte-metro

800-551-1561 sunshinehouse.com

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Full day; uses Creative Curriculum; transportation and financial aid available; founded in 1975.

6 weeks-12 years.

T.O.T. Time Creative Learning Center 2500 Carmel Road

704-364-5913 churchatcharlotte.org

$250-$345/month

Enrollment: 88; student-teacher ratio: 4:1 to 6:1; half-day; founded in 1994. Toddler-TK.

The Children’s Circle at Myers Park UMC 1501 Queens Road

704-376-5208 mpumc.org/preschool

$245-$410/month

Enrollment: 200 and up; founded in 1946. 1-5 years.

The Children’s Schoolhouse 17616 Caldwell Station Road, Huntersville

704-892-7724 thechildrensschoolhouse.com

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Enrollment: 32; student-teacher ratio: 8:1; half day; child-driven emergent curriculum; founded in 1971.

3-5 years.

The Learning Experience Child Development Locations in Charlotte and Huntersville

tlechildcare.com

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Student-teacher ratio varies; full day; before- and after-school care; transportation offered at some locations; financial aid available. 6 weeks-5 years.

Thompson Child Development Center 1645 Clanton Road

704-333-5382 thompsoncdc.com

$185-$200/week

Low student-teacher ratio; five-star rating; NAEYC accreditation; full day; on-site therapy specialists; partnership with Smart Start. 6 weeks-5 years.

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Trinity Presbyterian Weekday School 3115 Providence Road

704-366-3556 trinitypreschurch.org

$235-$364/month

Activities: music, chapel, theater, Spanish and My Gym activity. 1-5 years.

Tutor Time Learning Center Various locations in Charlotte-metro

877-684-1613 tutortime.com

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Four-star rating in some locations; full-day; LifeSmart curriculum; transportation available; full- and parttime options; founded in 2002. 6 weeks-12 years.

University Child Development Center Locations in Charlotte and Huntersville

universitychilddevelopment.com

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Half- and full-day options available; five-star rating; before- and after-school care available; transportation available. 6 weeks-12 years.

Weaver Preschool 2022 W. Sugar Creek Road

704-596-2356

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Enrollment: 24; student-teacher ratio: 6:1-11:1; Cole Memorial Methodist Church affiliation; half day; founded in 2001. 2-4 years.

Woodlawn Baptist Child Development Center 4622 Nations Crossing Road

704-523-4179 woodlawnchurch.org

$180-$190/week

Enrollment: 45; Baptist affiliation; full day; play-based curriculum; founded in 1975.

6 weeks-4 years.

YMCA - Siskey/Hemby 9760 Happy Valley Drive

704-716-4338 ymcacharlotte.org/siskey

$175-$290/week

Enrollment: 75; student-teacher ratio: 6:1-8:1; half day; financial aid available; founded in 2005. 2-4 years.

Childrens’ Ministries Preschool - MillGrove UMC 7311 Mill Grove Road, Indian Trail

704-681-8608 millgrovepreschool.com

$150-$325/month

Enrollment: 80; student-teacher ratio: 4:1 to 10:1; Methodist affiliation; half day; founded in 2011. Nobel learning curriculum partnered with Montessori methods with hands-on activities. 1-5 years.

Children of Faith Preschool 3708 Faith Church Road, Indian Trail

704-882-5583 childrenoffaithpreschool.org

$200-$295/month

Enrollment: 74; student-teacher ratio: 8:2-12:2; Christian environment; half-day; High Reach, Handwriting Without Tears and Scholastic curriculums; founded 2006. 18 months-5 years.

The Goddard School Locations in Indian Trail and Waxhaw, Indian Trail

Call for rates goddardschools.com

NC five-star rating; half and full-day options; Uses the most current methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success. 6 weeks-6 years.

Ivybrook Academy 9801 Suzanne Court, Weddington

704-845-2310 ivybrookacademy.com

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Enrollment: 240; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-10:1. Half-day; curriculum includes Collaborative Learning block, Individualized Group Continuum ;NAEYC accreditation; founded in 2007. 2-5 years.

Kidz World Academy 4012 Western Union School Road, Waxhaw

704-248-8997

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Enrollment: 21; student-teacher ratio: 5:1; transportation available; before- and after-school care available; full day; four-star rating; founded in 2012. 12 years and under.

Metrolina Christian Academy Early Education Center 732 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail

704-882-3375 metrolinachristian.org

$175-$185/week

Designed to meet each student’s unique developmental needs by offering a stimulating hands-on approach to the learning environment and curriculum; Founded in 1992. 6 weeks-JK.

My First School 6810 Creft Circle, Indian Trail

704-882-9386 myfirstschoolnc.com

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Enrollment: 70; student-teacher ratio: 5:1-8:1; half day; Christian affiliation; theme-based curriculum; after-school care availabl; founded in 1998. 2-5 years.

S.T.E.P.’s Developmental Academy 108 South Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail

704-234-2500 stepsacademy.com

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Student-teacher ratio: 3:1; Full day; before and after school care; NC Five Star Center; founded in 2003.

2-12 years.

The Montessori Schoolhouse 4705 Indian Trail Fairview Road, Indian Trail

704- 608-0446 montessorischoolhouseofindiantrail.com

$70-$125/week

A child-centered environment, with individualized curriculum; typically developing children and those with special needs. 2-6 years.

Fort Mill Prep and Cooperative Preschool 2721 Old Nation Road, Fort Mill

803-548-8123 fortmillprep.com

$175-$220/week

Full day; Advocates for Better Childcare accreditation; license no. 17920; founded in 2000.

0-12 years.

Giving Tree Child Development Center 178 Hwy. 274, Lake Wylie

803-831-9192 gtcdc.com

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Enrollment: 246; student-teacher ratio: 5:1, 6:1,10:1; before- and after-school care; half and full day options; license no.17845; founded in 2004. 6 weeks-12 years.

The Goddard School 868 Gold Hill Road, Fort Mill

803-802-2112 goddardschool.com

$975-$1,339/month

Enrollment: 220; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; full day; after-school care available; license no. 60002511; creatively uses technology and programs that focus on STEM related activities; founded in 2009. 6 weeks-6 years.

Ivybrook Academy 873 Dave Gibson Blvd., Fort Mill

803-802-2390 ivybrookacademy.com

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Enrollment: 220-240; student-to-teacher ratio: 4:1-10:1; half- and full-day options. 18 months- 5 years.

Kids R Kids of Fort Mill 3009 Hwy. 160 W., Fort Mil

803-802-8977 fortmillkidsrkids.com

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Enrollment: 200; student-teacher ratio: 4:1-17:1; full day; after-school care and transportation available: theme-based curriculum; founded in 2005. 6 weeks-12 years.

Ultimate Life Preschool Academy 377 Rubin Center Drive, Ste. 125, Fort Mill

803-802-2641 ultimatelifeministries.com

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Enrollment: 14; student-teacher ratio: 7:1; half-day; financial aid available; founded in 2005. 2-5 years.

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or the majority of kids across North Carolina, back to school means big yellow buses, busy hallways, noisy lunchrooms and large classes. But for other kids, the school experience is slightly different: carpool transportation, fewer students in a class and smaller school campuses. These children’s families have opted out of public school, and instead have chosen private school.

According to the John Locke Foundation, a North Carolina nonprofit advocacy group and research institute, 6 percent of North Carolina students attend private K-12 schools, and the number is growing. There are 700 private schools in North Carolina, serving more than 114,000 students. Mecklenburg County claims the largest number of private schools with 88, followed by Wake County with 80. Guilford County, with 38, has the third-highest number of private schools.

While many kids begin their education adventure in private schools, others choose to move from the public school setting into an independent school. “While the reasons are different, all the families that consider private school seem to have one thing in common,” Kim Freedman, admissions counselor at New Garden Friends School in Greensboro, says.

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STABILITY Raleigh mom Michelle Hardy says making the switch from public to private school evolved from her children’s needs. Her daughter, now a seventh-grader, started out in public school.

“She had a great public school experience,” Hardy says. “My biggest frustration with the public school system was that every single year, they changed the plan. School choice, yearround, no year-round, calendar changes; we never knew where she’d be going to school the next year.”

Hardy would attend school board meetings every year where, she says, “beautiful plans would be laid out and then scrapped the next year.” Frustrated, Hardy tried a charter school for her son’s elementary years while continuing to consider other options for her older

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daughter. “I looked at all the possibilities and toured as many as I could,” she says.

“We did the lottery for charter schools, went to magnet fairs, and tried to see every possibility.”

After months of searching, the Hardys turned to private schools and chose Ravenscroft in Raleigh. Ravenscroft is a big school, but the class sizes are small, so the teachers and students really get to know each other well, says Hardy. “Our experience has been nothing short of excellent,” she says.

PROXIMITY Kimberly Armstrong Hillegas and her family have lived in North Carolina for almost two years. “We were really excited about the public schools,” the Union County mom says. “We’d heard good things about them, and moved less than two miles from the school we wanted so we’d be close and could get involved.”

Hillegas has older kids who went through public schools, so she was prepared to send her youngest through the public education system, too. But after moving to the zone they wanted, Union County schools were redistricted. “Instead of going to the school right down the road, our daughter would be going to a school 10 miles away, driving right past five other schools to get there,” she says. They opted to make the switch to a private school that matched their parenting philosophy and religious interests, had smaller class sizes and worked at students’ paces. The bonus: Her daughter skips the long bus rides and has more time to just “be a kid.”

“It’s a trade off,” Hillegas says. “At public schools, kids experience more diversity and learn to cope with situations that aren’t perfect, like kids with some behavior challenges. There are also more resources and more sports and other activities.” On the other hand, she adds, public schools have larger class sizes and testing isn’t as targeted or useful as it could be.

CHALLENGE Hillsborough mom Elizabeth Hays started her son’s education at a local public school.

“It was a good school and one of his most influential teachers was his first grade teacher,” she says. But while he did well academically and socially, “he just didn’t seem particularly enthusiastic about learning,” she says.

When her younger daughter was school-aged, they chose differently and sent her to Duke School, a private school in Durham. She offered her son the opportunity to switch, but he was reluctant to change schools, at first.

After a few years passed, he came to her and asked if he could go to the same school as his sister. Since he was going into fourth grade, Hays felt he was old enough to be involved in the decision process, so when he said he wanted to go to Duke School, she enrolled him.

“It’s a huge change. Huge change!” she says, three years after making the switch.

“He’s bubbly about school, and learning and curious again about the world around him.

He’s so enthusiastic about his education.”

the thing that makes independent schools so good for families,” says Duke School Head of School Dave Michelman. “Each of us are able to offer a mission that is unique to our school. The public schools, who do unbelievably great work while very under-resourced, have a tough mission to supply education to everyone who walks through their door.”

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Consider — but don’t be deterred by — pricing. “People think independent schools are expensive,” says Michelman. “That’s true to an extent, but all of us offer robust financial aid programs so we charge based on what people can afford to pay. I’d hate for people who think it’s a good choice to say, ‘I can’t afford it.’ ”

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Think about family dynamics.

“The decision to attend a private school will most likely create a shift in the dynamics of the family as priorities shift, and responsibilities of each family member may change,” says Charlotte Preparatory School Counselor Erin Kelly. Parents should consider what additional support may be needed as they go through the transition, which may come from family, friends, school staff or other community members.

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Block out external pressures. “You have to look deep inside your own family and determine your values and priorities, and find a school that aligns with that,” says Ravenscroft Head of Lower School Payton Hobbs. “There is no one ‘best’ school out there; there is only the school that’s best for your child and your family … Find the school that best meets your family’s needs now as well as hopes and dreams for the future.”

HOW TO DECIDE How do you know if a private school would be right for your family? Here are some tips from private school counselors and administrators.

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Consider your child’s style of learning and level of social engagement. Some kids thrive in the busy world of public school. Others might not. Knowing your child, her personality and her goals can help you make the decision.

“Students care about their work and want to be around other students who care about their work,” says Freedman. If your child isn’t finding what she needs, it could be time to look around.

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Evaluate missions. Most private schools specialize education and offer something different to families. “That’s

Kathleen M. Reilly is a writer and author living in Raleigh with her husband and sons.

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Cannon School 801 Poplar Tent Road, Concord

704-786-8171 cannonschool.org

Grades JK-12

$11,890$19,590

Enrollment: 970; student-teacher ratio: 9:1; after-school care; SACS and SAIS accreditation; full day; founded in 1969. Adaptive expertise defines teaching and learning to creates a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment for students at every grade level.

CFA Academy 154 Warren C. Coleman Blvd., Concord

704-793-4750 cfaacademy.org

Grades K4-12

$5,150$5,850

College prep; before- and after-school care; Assemblies of God affiliation; ACSI and SACS accreditation; entrance criteria: interview and record review; founded in 1976.

Covenant Classical School 3200 Patrick Henry Drive, Concord

704-792-1854 covenantclassical.org

Grades K4-12

$2,680$6,680

Enrollment: 206; student-teacher ratio: 15:1; Christian affiliation; half-day; founded in 1996. Offers a biblically based and classically taught education. CCS provides rigorous academics, fine arts and athletics rooted in a Christcentered worldview using the proven Classical method of instruction.

Hope Academy 7655 Bruton Smith Blvd., Concord

704-999-2436 hopek12.com

Grades K-8

$4,6754,875

Enrollment: 120; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; nondenominational Christian affiliation; special programs: college prep; University Model School (combining three days or professional instruction with two days of at-home tutoring); serves both typically developing children and those with special needs; founded 2011.

New Life Christian Academy 4065 Poplar Tent Road, Concord

704-784-8808 nlchristianacademy.com

Grades PK-8 $5,000

Enrollment: 50; student-teacher ratio: 8:1; license no. 13000087; hours: 6:30am-6pm; founded in 1997. New life has strong academics in a Christian environment. Small classes with loving and caring teachers. Schedule a tour today.

Cramerton Christian Academy 426 Woodlawn Ave., Cramerton

704-824-2840 cramertonchristian.org

6 weeksGrade 12

$3,200$4,200

Enrollment: 480; student-teacher ratio: 17:1; Baptist affiliation; NPSAA accredited; before- and after-school care; special programs: college prep, fine arts and athletics; founded in 1974.

First Wesleyan Christian School 208-A S. Church St., Gastonia

704-865-9823 fwcsfwcs.org

2 yearsGrade 8

$3,700$7,000

Enrollment: 250. student-teacher ratio: 12:1; ACSI accreditation; before- and after-school care; founded in 1971.

Gaston Christian School 1625 Lowell Bethesda Road, Gastonia

704-349-5020 gastonchristian.org

Grades PK3-12

$3,020$6,995

Student-teacher ratio: 20:1, AP classes up to 24:1; College prep; before- and after-school care; SACS accreditation; nondenominational affiliation; founded in 1979.

Gaston Day School 2001 Gaston Day School Road, Gastonia

704-864-7744 gastonday.org

Grades PK-12

$4,490$15,050/ semester

Enrollment: 500; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; special program: college prep; after-school care; NAIS, NCAIS, SAIS, NC Dept of Education accreditation; transportation available; founded in 1967.

St. Michael Catholic School 704 St. Michael Lane, Gastonia

704-865-4382 smsgastonia.com

Grades PK-8 $5,187$7,193

Tabernacle Christian Academy 2128 Dallas Cherryville Hwy,. Dallas

704-922-9143 tcadallas.com

Grades K-12 Call for rates Enrollment: 206; Baptist affiliation; founded in 1986.

Victory Christian Academy 310 Carolina Ave., Gastonia

704-865-7132 vcagastonia.org

Grades K2-12

$3,400

Enrollment: 110; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; A Beka Christian Curriculum; special programs: P.E., art and music.

Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy 246 Blume Road, Mooresville

704-660-3933 libertyprepnc.com

Grades K-12 $3450$4850

Enrollment: 242; student-teacher ratio: 8:1 to 16:1; special programs: University-Model School (students are on school campus M/Tu/TH and complete instructor-prepared lessons at home with parents W/F), college prep; Christian affiliation.

Southview Christian School 625 Wallace Springs Road, Statesville

704-872-9554 southviewbaptistministries.org

Grades K4-12

Enrollment: 154; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; before- and after-school care available; Baptist affiliation; AACS, NCCSA accreditation; founded in 1971.

Statesville Christian School 1210 Museum Road, Statesville

704-873-9511 statesvillechristian.org

Grades K-12 Call for rates Enrollment: 204; student-teacher ratio: 7:1 to 20:1; full day; non-denominational affiliation; financial aid available; after-school care; founded in 1995.

Statesville Montessori School 1012 Harmony Drive, Statesville

704-873-1092 statesvillemontessori.com

Grades PK-8 $4,624$7,890

Enrollment: 112; student-teacher ratio: 9:1; before- and after-school care available; founded in 1979.

Woodlawn School 135 Woodlawn School Loop, Mooresville

704-895-8653 woodlawnschool.org

Grades K-12 $14,300$15,500

Enrollment:200; student-teacher ratio: 7:1; SAIS and SACS accreditation; Founded in 2002.

704-732-3886 longshoalsacademy.org

Grades K-12 $3,690$3,900

Enrollment: 45; Christian affiliation; founded in 1984.

Adventist Christian Academy 4601 Emory Lane

704-366-4351 adventistchristianacademy.org

4 yearsGrade 9

$4,935$6,090

Enrollment: 64; student-teacher ratio: 7:1; Seventh-day Adventist affiliation; half and full day; financial aid available; SACS accreditation; founded in 1995.

Anami Montessori School 2901 Archdale Drive

704-556-0042 anamimontessori.org

3-12 years

$7,620$10,920

Enrollment: 60; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; half day and full day; AMI recognized; financial aid available; founded in 1986.

Arborbrook Christian Academy 4823 Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road, Matthews

704-821-9952 arborbrook.org

Grades PK-12

$4,950$6,248

Christian affiliation; founded in 2005.

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Enrollment: 171; student-teacher ratio: 15:1; special programs: learning disabilities; before- and after-school care; Catholic affiliation; SACS accreditation; founded in 1942.

IREDELL COUNTY

$2,550$8,750

LINCOLN COUNTY Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy 3032 Wesleyan Church Road, Lincolnton

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Information is provided by independent schools via an online form or by inquiry. All schools were invited to complete the online form. Schools not included did not respond or could not be reached. Each listing was edited for clarity and omitted if incomplete. If you have a question or would like to be listed, email directory@charlotteparent.com. *Annual tuition unless otherwise noted.

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Back Creek Christian Academy 1827 Back Creek Church Road

704-549-4101 bccaschool.org

Grades TK-9 $5,600$6,500

Enrollment: 155; student-teacher ratio: 16:1; Christian affiliation; SACS and ACSI accreditation; after-school care available; full-day; typically developing children and those with special needs; founded in 1999.

Bible Baptist Christian School 2724 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews

704-535-1692 bbcscolts.com

Grades PK-12

$3,700$6,400

Enrollment: 160; student-teacher ratio: 8:1; Before- and after-school care; NCCSA, AACS, MSA-CES, NCPSA, NACSAA accreditation; Christian affiliation; founded in 1976.

Brisbane Academy Preparatory School 5901 Statesville Road

704-598-5208 brisbaneacademy.org

Grades PK-12

$5,775$8,995

Enrollment: 70; student-teacher ratio: 10:1 (maximum); SACS, CASI, and NPSAA accreditatiom; after-school care available; financial aid available.

British International School of Charlotte 7000 Endhaven Lane

704-341-3236 britishschoolofcharlotte.org

2 yearsGrade 10

$8,930$20,560

Enrollment: 160; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; before- and after-school care; also offer extensive after-school enrichment program; founded in 2004.

Brookstone Schools 2414 Lester St.

704-392-6330 brookstoneschools.org

Grades K-8

$7,800

Enrollment: 135; student-teacher ratio: 15:1; Association of Christian Schools International affiliation; founded in 2001.

Carolina Montessori Academy 1524 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road

704-391-9570 carolinamontessoriacademy.org

2 1/2-6 years

$6,900$8,000

Enrollment: 25; student-teacher ratio: 12:2; full day; American Montessori accreditation; before- and after-school care available; license #60000734; financial aid available; school-year and year-round programs; founded in 1989.

Areas of development include practical life, sensorial, language, math, geography and movement.

Carmel Christian School 1145 Pineville-Matthews Road, Matthews

704-849-9723, Option 2 carmelchristian.org

Grade K-12

$8,478$10,182

Enrollment: 790; student-teacher ratio: 13:1; before- and after-school care; SACS-CASI and ACSI accreditation; founded in 1993.

Cedarwood Academy 7300 Mallard Creek Road

704-281-6694 2-14 years mycedarwoodacademy.org

Charlotte Catholic High School 7702 Pineville-Matthews Road

704-543-1127 charlottecatholic.org

Grades 9-12 $9,366$13,348

Enrollment: 1,418; student-teacher ratio: 18:1; college preparatory high school; founded in 1955.

Charlotte Christian School 7301 Sardis Road

704-366-5657 charlottechristian.com

Grades JK-12

$12,825$18,580

Enrollment: 1,036; Student-teacher ratio: 12:1; college preparatory; before- and after-school care; Christian affiliation, nondenominational affiliation; SACS/CASI accreditation, NCAIS, member of CESA; entrance criteria: testing, interview, observation and record review; founded in 1950.

Charlotte Country Day School 1440 Carmel Road

704-943-4500 charlottecountryday.org

Grades JK-12

$15,000$21,760

Enrollment: 1,630; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; before- and after-school care; SACS and SAIS accreditation; founded in 1941.

Charlotte Islamic Academy 4301 Shamrock Drive

704-537-1772 ciacademy.us

Grades K-12 $4,250

Enrollment: 195; student-teacher ratio: 20:1; AdvancedED accrediation; special programs: Islamic, Quranic, college prep; after-school tutoring.

Charlotte Jewish Day School 5007 Providence Road, Ste. 110 Bldg. E

704-366-4558 cjdschool.org

Grades K-5

$9,435$13,944

Enrollment: 99; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; Jewish affiliation; SACS/SAIS accreditation; founded in 1988.

Charlotte Latin School 9502 Providence Road

704-846-1100 charlottelatin.org

Grades TK-12

$16,400$20,650

Enrollment: 1,400; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; after-school care; religious affiliation: Non-Sectarian; SAIS/SACS accreditation; college prep, international studies; founded in 1970.

Charlotte Montessori School 219 East Blvd.

704-332-7733 charlottemontessori.com

15 mos.-6 years

Call for rates Enrollment: 75; student-teacher ratio: 6:1-10:1; founded in 1971.

Charlotte Preparatory School 212 Boyce Road

704-366-5994 charlotteprep.com

2 1/2 years- $10,370Grade 8 $17,050

Enrollment: 400; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; inquiry-based science and college prep; before- and after-school care; financial aid available; SACS and SAIS accreditation; founded in 1971.

Charlotte United Christian Academy 7640 Wallace Road

704-537-0331 cucawarriors.com

Grades PK-12

$960$21,000

Enrollment: 174; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; special programs: Gifted program, IEP and ABA students; ACSI member; non-denominational affiliation; founded in 2009.

Chesterbrook Elementary at Birkdale 15115 Norman View Lane, Huntersville

704-896-6605 2 yearshuntersville.chesterbrook- Grade 5 academy.com

$968/ month

Enrollment: 180; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; before- and after-school care; Advanced Ed accreditation; five-star rating; founded in 2000.

Christ the King Catholic High School 10877 Crusader Lane, Huntersville

704-799-4400 christthekinghs.com

Grades 9-12 $9,366$13,348

College prep high school. State-of-the-art school on a 100+ acre campus with 1-to-1 technology. Founded: 2011.

Countryside Montessori School 4125 Johnston Oehler Road

704-503-6000 countrysidemontessorischools.org

18 mos.Grade 12

$7,350$16,250

Enrollment: 270; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; non-denominational affiliation; SAIS/SACS accreditation, American Montessori Society; before- and after-school care; founded in 1981.

Covenant Day School 800 Fullwood Lane, Matthews

704-847-2385 covenantday.org

Grades TK-12

$6,400$13,600

Enrollment: 830; after-school care; Christian affiliation; financial aid available; SACS and CSI accreditation; founded in 1989.

Davidson Day School 750 Jetton St., Davidson

704-237-5200 davidsonday.org

Grades PK-12

$14,590$15,800

Enrollment: 515; student-teacher ratio: 9:1; special programs: gifted and talented, college prep and individualized student growth plans; before- and after-school care; SACS and SAIS accreditation; founded in 1999.

The Fletcher School 8500 Sardis Road

704-365-4658 thefletcherschool.org

Grades K-12 $22,300$23,450

Grace Covenant Academy 17301 Statesville Road, Cornelius

704-892-5601 Grades PK-5 $2,400gracecovenantacademy.org $5,850

Enrollment: 130; student-teacher ratio: 17:1 with floating assistant; member of ACIS; after-school care and financial aid available; founded in 2001.

Greyfriars Classical Academy 2701 Rice Road, Matthews

704-315-5774 greyfriarsclassical.org

Grades 9-12 $345$3,850

Enrollment: 51; student-teacher ratio: 9:1, maximum 16:1; financial aid available; A classical, Christian high school meeting Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; founded in 2009.

Hickory Grove Christian School 6050 Hickory Grove Road

704-531-4008 hgchristian.org

Grades TK-12

$5,900$6,800

Enrollment: 900; student-teacher ratio: 23:1; before- and after-school care; Southern Baptist affiliation; SACS and ACSI accreditation; college preparatory curriculum with a Biblical world-view; founded in 1995.

Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School 3100 Park Road

704-527-7822 htcms.org

Grades 6-8

$6,119$9,510

Enrollment: 857; student-teacher ratio: 14:1; transportation available; before- and after-school care; SACS/CASI accreditation; Catholic affiliation; founded in 1995.

*Annual tuition unless otherwise noted.

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Call for rates Enrollment: 14; student-teacher ratio: 5:1; half-day; founded in 2010. Offers preschool, K-1, homeschool enrichment classes, and summer camps in a safe and inspiring forest outdoor classroom.

Enrollment: 260; student-teacher ratio: 6:1; financial aid available; programs for children with specific learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorders; individualized, college preparatory curriculum; founded in 1982.

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The John Crosland School 5146 Parkway Plaza Blvd.

704-365-5490 johncroslandschool.org

Grades K-12 $17,100$20,500

Enrollment: 90; student-teacher ratio: 7:1; special programs: learning disabilities, ADHD, college prep; sports; morning and afternoon extended day program; SAIS and SACS accreditation; founded in 1978.

Keystone Montessori 2830 Dorchester Place

704-523-4338 keystonemontessorischool.org

Grades K-12 $6,500$8,500

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1; Montessori school established by two very experienced AMI teachers and an extensive group of supportive parents.

Kids R Kids Academy at Lake Norman 9620 NorthCross Center Court, Huntersville

704-655-8883 kidsrkidslkn.com

6 weeks-12 years

$99-$288/ week

Enrollment: 190; student-teacher ratio: 4:1; after-school care; full-day; AdvancED Accredited/ NC Five Star; license #60002089; founded in 2002.

Lake Norman Academy 9749 Dauphine Drive

704-369-4789 lknacademy.com

Grades K-3

$9,000

Enrollment goal: 100; student-teacher ratio: 20:1; special programs: 21st-century education; founded in 2012.

Lake Norman Christian School 251 South St., Davidson

704-987-9811 lknc.org

Grades K-12 $7,400$8,900

Enrollment: 107; student-teacher ratio: 11:1; before- and after-school care, scholarships and financial aid available; founded in 2008.

The Male Leadership Academy 5901 Nations Ford Road

704-405-2012 themaleleadershipacademy.tcom

Grades K-5

Enrollment: 15; student-teacher ratio 10:1; founded in August 2013.

Manus Academy 6203 Carmel Road

704-542-1996 manusacademy.com

Grades 3-12 $20,500

Enrollment: 60; student-teacher ratio: 1:1-6:1; special programs: learning disabilities, ADHD and other neurological problems; college rep; after-school tutoring; SACS and CITA accreditation; consultative and special needs curricula; founded in 1996.

McKinney Academy 412 Armour St., Davidson

704-895-9664 mckinneyacademy.com

Grades K-5

Enrollment: 80 and growing; student-teacher ratio: 11:1 with floating assistant; founded in 2007.

Mountain Island Day School 8101 Fallsdale Drive

704-391-5516 midschool.org

Grades TK-9 $4,990

Enrollment: 196; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; Christian affiliation; special programs: advanced placement and learning disabilities; before- and after- school care; NC Department of Education accreditation; founded in 2009.

Northside Christian Academy 333 Jeremiah Blvd.

704-599-9015 ncaknights.com

Grades K-12 $5,797$7,169

Enrollment: 450; student-teacher ratio: 15:1; before- and after- school care; financial aid available; SACS/ACSI accreditation; founded in 1961.

Omni Montessori 9536 Blakeney-Heath Road

704-541-1326 omni-montessori.org

3 yearsGrade 9

AMI accreditation; founded in 1985.

Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic School 4225 Shamrock Drive

704-531-0067 olainfo.com

Grades PK-8 $5,315$9,986

$7,700

$7,750

$8,562$16,578

DESCRIPTION

Enrollment: 145; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; special programs: gifted and talented, English as a second language; before- and after-school care; Catholic affiliation; SACS/CASI accreditation; founded in 1948.

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Palisades Episcopal School 13120 Grand Palisades Pkwy.

704-583-1825 pescharlotte.org

Grades JK-8 $5,250$11,670

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Paw Creek Christian Academy 5110 Tuckaseegee Road

704-391-0588 pawcreek.org

Grades PK-12

PK $120/ Enrollment: 35; student-teacher ratio: 6:1; ABEKA and Bob Jones Academic Curriculums; before- and after-school week-$3,750 care available; Pentecostal affiliation.

Phillips Academy 3115 Providence Road

704-365-4533 philipsacademync.org

Grades 5-12, adult

$8,000$20,000

Enrollment: 30; student-teacher ratio: 5:1; full day; special-needs only; founded 2005.

Phoenix Montessori Academy 412 Armour St., Davidson

704-892-7536 phoenixmontessori.org

Grades PK-12

$5,500$9,100

Before- and after-school care; AMS affiliation; entrance criteria: interview and observation; founded in 2004.

Providence Day School 5800 Sardis Road

704-887-6000 providenceday.org

Grades TK-12

$16,415$22,745

Enrollment: 1,596; student-teacher ratio: 11:1; special programs: Global Studies Diploma, One to World, Digital Citizenship; after-school care; SACS, NAIS, NACAC and SACAL accreditation; founded in 1970.

Renaissance Christian School of Excellence 7209 E WT Harris Blvd., Suite A

704-323-5938 renaissancechristian.net

Grades PK-9 $4,840$5,790

Enrollment: 35; student-teacher ratio: 12:1; special programs: before- and after-school, homeschool support network, individualized learning, tuition assistance; Church of Christ affiliation; founded in 2007.

Shands School 1315 Matthews- Mint Hill Road, Matthews

704-231-2355 shandsschool.org

Grades 2-8

Enrollment: 6-8; student-teacher ratio: 6:1; curriculum follows the NC academic standards and focuses on a healthy body-healthy mind philosophy; founded in 2011.

Sharon Montessori Academy 1119 North Sharon Amity Road

704-365-1653 sharonmontessori.org

Grades PK-5 $520-$650/ Student-teacher ratio: 7:1; curriculum: practical life, sensorial activities, language, arithmetic, culture and global month education, performing arts.

SOAR Academy 8835 Blakeney Professional Drive Charlotte

704-230-0485 soaracademync.org

Grades 6-12 $9,250 Full-time

South Charlotte Baptist Academy 12416 Lancaster Hwy., Pineville

704-543-7323 scbacademy.org

Grades PK3-12

$380-$685/ Enrollment: 110; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; before- and after-school care; full-day; founded in 2003. month

SouthLake Christian Academy 13820 Hagers Ferry Road, Huntersville

704-949-2200 southlakechristian.org

Grades JK-12

$11,000

St. Ann Catholic School 600 Hillside Ave.

704-525-4938 stannscatholicschool.com

Grades PK-5 $5,315$9,331

Enrollment: 187; student-teacher ratio: 13:1; before-and after-school care; Catholic affiliation; SACS/CASI accreditation; special programs: School of Language and Learning for students with learning and language challenges; transportation available; founded in 1955.

St. Gabriel Catholic School 3028 Providence Road

704-366-2409 stgabrielcatholicschool.org

Grades K-5

$5,799$9,331

Enrollment: 556; student-teacher ratio: 16:1; before- and after-school care; Catholic affiliation; SACS/CASI accreditation; founded in 1958.

St. Mark Catholic School 14750 Stumptown Road, Huntersville

704-766-5000 stmarkcatholicschool.net

Grades K-8

$5,799$9,986

Enrollment: 762; student-teacher ratio: 18:1; before- and after-school care; Catholic affiliation; SACS/CASI accreditation; founded in 2003.

St. Matthew Catholic School 11525 Elm Lane

704-544-2070 st-matts.com

Grades TK-5 $5,799$9,331

Enrollment: 590; student-teacher ratio: 17:1; before- and after-school care; Catholic affiliation; SACS/CASI accreditation; founded in 1992.

St. Patrick Catholic School 1125 Buchanan St.

704-333-3174 saintpatrickschool.org

Grades K-5

Enrollment: 290; student-teacher ratio: 13:1; special programs: gifted and talented, and Downs syndrome program; before- and after-school care; Catholic affiliation; SACS/CASI accreditation; founded in 1930.

The Talented Tenth Boys Academy of NC 1500 Rocky River Road W.

980-939-6272 the10th.org

Grades K-12 $7,500$9,500

Teaching Achieving Students Academy 7829 Old Concord Road

704-453-9534 tasacademy.org

Grades K-8

Trinity Christian Preparatory School 7516 East Independence Blvd., Suite 100

704-569-1900 trinityprep.com

Grades 8-12 Call for rates College prep program; NIPSA accreditation; founded in 1995.

Trinity Episcopal School 750 E. 9th St.

704-358-8101 tescharlotte.org

Grades K-8

$15,400$16,940

Enrollment: 431; student-teacher ratio: grades K-3, 11:1; grades 4-5, 13:1; grades 6-8, 16:1. Accrediation: SACS/ Southern Association of Independent Schools; before- and after-school care provided; founded in 2000.

United Faith Christian Academy 8617 Providence Road

704-541-1742 ufca.org

Grades TK-12

$6,150$8,380

Enrollment: 230; student-teacher ratio: 10:1; full day; before- and after-school care available; SACS/AdvancEd accreditation; Christ-centered education and a college preparatory curriculum; founded 1985.

Victory Christian Center School 1501 Carrier Drive; 7224 Old Pineville Road; 7000-1 Old Pineville Road

704-391-7339 vccskings.com

Grades K3-12

$5,000$8,600

Enrollment: 300; student-teacher ratio: 15:1; independent affiliation; SACS/CASI/ICAA accreditation; founded in 1989.

Central Academy at Lake Park 3624 Lake Park Road, Indian Trail

704-882-6267 centralacademyatlakepark.org

Grades K-12 $5,310$7,601

Enrollment: 155; student-teacher ratio: 11:1; Central Church of God affiliation; full-day program; SACS and ACSI accreditation; founded in 1996.

First Assembly of God 2500 Arnold Drive, Monroe

704-283-2739 firstassemblymonroe.org

Grades PK-12

$2,500

Enrollment: 100; student-teacher ratio: 11:1; Christian affiliation; A Beka curriculum; founded in 1985.

Metrolina Christian Academy 732 Indian Trail-Fairview Road Indian Trail,

704-882-3375 metrolinachristian.org

6 weeksGrade 12

$5,092$6,636

Enrollment: 1,200; student-teacher ratio: 20:1; ACSI and SACS accreditation; college preparatory curriculum; program: Learning Resource and Fine Arts; founded 1992.

Shining Light Baptist Academy 2541 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe

704-283-1480 theshininglightbaptistacademy.com

Grades K2-12

$325-$340/ Enrollment: 180; student-teacher ratio: 11:1; A-Beka curriculum, Baptist affiliation; founded in 2000. month

$10,600

$5,799$9,331

DESCRIPTION Enrollment: 165; student-teacher ratio: 9:1; Christian affiliation; SAIS and SACS accreditation; before- and afterschool care; financial assistance and transportation available; founded in 2007.

student-teacher ratio: 10:1; full day; before-and after-school care; special programs: ADHD, learning disabilities, differentiated instruction, individualized learning plans, daily achievement centers; founded in 2014.

Enrollment: 880; student-teacher ratio: 15:1; after-school care; PCA affiliation; SACS/CASI, ACSI accreditation; founded in 1994.

Enrollment: 5-15; student-teacher ratio: 1:1; before- and after-school care available; special programs: music and art, Attention Deficit Disorder, scholarships and financial aid available; founded in 2008.

$475-$575/ Enrollment: 25 student-teacher ratio: 10:1; before- and after-school care; nondenominational affiliation. month

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Tabernacle Christian School 2900 Walkup Ave., Monroe

704-283-4395 tcsmonroe.com

Grades K-12 Call for rates Enrollment: 157; student-teacher ratio: 13:1; Christian affiliation; founded in 1972.

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Weddington Christian Academy 13901 Providence Road, Weddington

704-846-1039 weddingtonchristianacademy.org

Grades JK-8 $5,065 $6,270

Student-teacher ratio: 12:1; ACSI accreditation; Christian environment, founded 1985.

St. Anne Catholic School 1698 Bird St., Rock Hill, SC

803-324-4814 stanneschool.com

Grades K3-9 $5,217$6,997

After-school program; Roman Catholic affiliation; founded in 1951.

Walnut Grove Christian School 1036 Maxwell Mill Road, Fort Mill, SC

803-835-2000 walnutgrovechristianschool.com

Grades K-12 $6,900$8,100

Enrollment: 115; student-teacher ratio: 13:1; Christian affiliation. Founded in 2001.

Westminster Catawba Christian School 2650 India Hook Road, Rock Hill, SC

803-366-4119 wccs.org

Grades PK-12

College prep; before- and after-school care; Westminster Presbyterian affiliation; ACSI and SACS accreditation; founded in 1993.

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BOARDING SCHOOL DIRECTORY NORTH CAROLINA Arthur Morgan School

SOUTH CAROLINA Ben Lippen School

arthurmorganschool.org 60 AMS Circle Burnsville, NC 28714 828-675-4262 | Coed Grades 7-9 | $27,023*

benlippen.com 7401 Monticello Road Columbia, SC 29203 803-807-4000 | Coed Grades 7-12 | $34,708-$44,708

Asheville School

Camden Military Academy

ashevilleschool.org 360 Asheville School Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-254-6345 | Coed Grades 9-12 | $28,500-$47,375

camdenmilitary.com 520 Hwy. 1 N. Camden, SC 29020 800-948-6291 | Boys Grades 7-12 | $21,000

Lake House Academy

GEORGIA Darlington School

lakehouseacademy.com 447 Lily Pad Lane Flat Rock, NC 28731 877-267-5888 | Girls Ages 10-14 | Call for rates

Oak Ridge Military Academy oakridgemilitary.com 2317 Oak Ridge Road Oak Ridge, NC 27310 336-643-4131 | Coed Grades 7-12 | $29,000

Saint Mary’s School sms.edu 900 Hillsborough St. Raleigh, NC 27603 919-424-4000 | Girls Grades 9-12 | $23,850-$47,600

Salem Academy salemacademy.com 500 E. Salem Ave. Winston-Salem, NC 27101 336-721-2643 | Girls Grades 9-12 | $42,980

darlingtonschool.org 1014 Cave Spring Road Rome, GA 30161 706-235-6051 | Coed Grades 9-12 | $44,900

Riverside Military Academy riversidemilitary.com 2001 Riverside Drive Gainesville, GA 30501 800-462-2338 | Boys Grades 7-12 | $32,200

TENNESSEE Baylor School baylorschool.org 171 Baylor School Road Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-267-5902 | Coed Grades 9-12 | $44,480

VIRGINIA Blue Ridge School blueridgeschool.com 273 Mayo Drive St. George, VA 22935 434-985-2811 | Boys Grades 9-12 | $41,500

Chatham Hall

Miller School of Albemarle

chathamhall.org 800 Chatham Hall Circle Chatham, VA 24531 434-432-2941 | Girls Grades 9-12 | $45,000

millerschoolofalbemarle.org 1000 Samuel Miller Loop Charlottesville, VA 22903 434-823-4805 | Coed Grades 8-PG | $40,480

Christchurch School

Oak Hill Academy

christchurchschool.org 49 Seahorse Lane Christchurch, VA 23031 804-758-2306 | Coed Grades 9-12 | $45,600

oak-hill.net 2635 Oak Hill Road Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363 276-579-2619 | Coed Grades 8-12 | $32,000-$34,000

Episcopal High School

Randolph-Macon Academy

episcopalhighschool.org 1200 N. Quaker Lane Alexandria, VA 22302 703-933-3000 | Coed Grades 9-12 | $49,700

rma.edu 200 Academy Drive Front Royal, VA 22630 800-272-1172 | Coed Grades 6-PG | $34,565

Fishburne Military School

Stuart Hall

fishburne.org 225 S. Wayne Ave. Waynesboro, VA 22980 540-946-7700 | Boys Grades 7-PG | $31,800

stuarthallschool.org 235 W. Frederick St. Staunton, VA 24401 888-306-8926 | Girls Grades 8-12 | $44,500

Foxcroft School

Virginia Episcopal School

foxcroft.org 22407 Foxhound Lane Middleburg, VA 20118 540-687-5555 | Girls Grades 9-12 | $50,900

ves.org 400 VES Road Lynchburg, VA 24503 434-385-3600 | Coed Grades 9-12 | $45,000

Hargrave Military Academy

Woodberry Forest School

hargrave.edu 200 Military Drive Chatham, VA 24531 434-432-2481 | Boys Grades 7-PG | $30,800

woodberry.org 898 Woodberry Forest Road Woodberry Forest, VA 22989 540-672-3900 | Boys Grades 9-12 | $50,200

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eachers, you may have seen it.

Parents, you may have done it. It could be a math paper pockmarked with erasures and reprinted. Or it could be a science project where everything is centered neatly with too much information, but the child is unable to answer questions about its substance.

It’s called helping your children too much with their homework, or just doing their homework for them. It’s a hallmark of the “helicopter parent” who hovers over a child, making sure homework or a project is perfect, and it may be doing more harm than good.

In a recent study, based on nearly 25,000 student surveys, provided by the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics and family questionnaires from Child Development Supplement, researchers found that parental help is mostly inconsequential, but sometimes it can hurt, especially as children get older and enter middle school. Parental homework help can even have negative effects, including bringing down test scores.

How Teachers Encourage Independence Fifth-grade teacher Kathleen Crook, who has been in the classroom for 25 years and teaches at Morgan Elementary School in Clemmons, has seen the effect of parental help firsthand, and has developed strategies to combat the

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tendency of parents to help too much.

“The purpose of homework is to reinforce skills that have been learned in the classroom,” she says, and a child who is struggling with schoolwork can benefit from a parent offering support. She suggests a parent ask the child to tell him or her what she feels is troublesome about a subject. “If the student can talk through the problem, his or her work will get better,” Crook says.

When it comes to school projects, the objective is to challenge children’s thinking, and have them create something that reflects what they have learned. Crook says it’s usually obvious if a parent did the project for the child.

If she sees that parents continue to be heavily involved in their child’s homework or projects, Crook will deal with the student and the parents, saying, “I can tell that you and your parents put in a lot of time and effort. But for the next project, parents, you need to back off and let your child do more of the work.”

Another strategy she uses to combat too much parental involvement is starting school projects in the classroom instead of just sending a sheet of directions home.

“For example, when we were doing a project on clouds, we set up an assembly line where the kids would pick up their construction paper, cotton balls and a glue stick, and put them in a gallon plastic bag,” she says. “We give them a lot of direction before we send them home with a project.”

Crook tries to lessen the stress that may be put on students and their parents by not assigning homework on the weekends.

“The child needs to spend time with their family and be free of that,” she says.

Susanne Reid, a second-grade teacher at Providence Day School in Charlotte, says the school works in partnership with parents and students to make sure homework (or practice time) is an extension of what is taught in the classroom. Students in Reid’s class start with approximately 10 minutes of practice

time with his or her parents. Reid has students keep a log to make sure they complete this practice time each evening.

Reid also requires nightly reading time, “reading with and to the children,” she says.

help their kids get the proper things for the project, supplies that they needed for the project,” she says. “They let their kids slide completely. Education ends when the school day does.”

Leave Them Be

A Little Help, Here?

Fifi Ray of Cornelius has a sixth-grader, third-grader and 10-month-old. She says she is there for her children “to assist with questions, but I don’t do their projects and homework for them. … They don’t learn from me doing it,” she says. “It will hurt them in the future because they won’t know how to do things on their own.”

Ray adds that she lets her children use a computer, but sticks to websites that are used in school.

Nancemarie Brandquist of Apex says she and her husband are firm believers in letting their children do their own homework. “Giving your child support and the right guidance to complete their homework tasks is the best for them,” Brandquist says. “If you do it for them, where will they be in college and the professional world?”

Her methods are borne out through her three children — a graduate of N.C. State who is an accountant, a senior at N.C. State who is an engineering major and a senior at Apex High School who plans to study criminology and forensics.

When her children were in elementary and middle school, Brandquist says, she could always tell which parents did their children’s projects for them. “They were living through their children. They would brag on them all the time.”

Brandquist says she thinks when parents do all their children’s work for them, it makes their kids’ lives harder in the long run. “The teacher might think, ‘Maybe this kid belongs in a higher level class?’ It puts too much pressure on the children.”

But Brandquist says she has also seen the flip side of hovering parents — parents who don’t support their kids’ education enough. “I’ve seen parents who did not

A teacher who thinks a bit of parental help with homework can be good is Robin Snow, a sixth-grade English teacher at Forsyth Country Day School in Lewisville.

Snow has taught for 21 years and has four children — an 11th-grader, 10th-grader, seventh-grader and preschooler. She says offering help with homework “depends on the student, which is OK.” For the most part, Snow, like Crook, ensures that papers and projects get done in class.

“You have to know your child, you have to know his or her strengths and challenges,” she says. “If a child has issues with organization, a mom can ask if her child has everything needed. She should know when to say ‘you try it first’ about a certain homework assignment.”

As far as school projects go, parents can sense when they are too much for their child. Ray says it is obvious when a parent needs to be involved in the project. “Some projects are so elaborate that my child would never be able to do them,” she says.

Snow says at times she sees a difference between a student’s classwork and homework. When that happens, she will ask the student to do his homework in the classroom.

Snow has noticed when some of her children’s classmates’ school projects are done by parents. “It is not serving the children,” she says. “They are not learning the skills they should have learned going through the project.”

Snow admits that she has helped her children with their homework, “But I don’t do it for them.”

Anne Wooten Green is a freelance writer in Winston-Salem.

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CHARTER SCHOOL DIRECTORY CABARRUS COUNTY

teachers and community relationships.

Founded in 2000.

A.C.E. Academy

8810 Hickory Ridge Road, Harrisburg.

As of Jan, 2015: 7807 Caldwell Road, Harrisburg 704-207-0232 | Grades K-5 aceacademycharter.org An entrepreneurial emphasis connects traditional core subjects to everyday life with hands-on activities and projects.

Founded in 2014.

IREDELL

American Renaissance Charter School

132 E. Broad St., Statesville Middle School: 217 S. Center St., Statesville, 704-878-6009 704-924-8870 | Grades K-8 arsnc.org Enrollment: 540; student-teacher ratio: 20:1; special programs: arts-based. 1:1 Mac laptop program in middle school.

Founded in 1998.

Bradford Prep School

2502 Salome Church Road 704-584-9359 | Grades K-12 bradfordprepschool.org Offers the ENRICH program with four main areas including live well and work well. Athletic programs, and extracurricular clubs. Founded in 2014.

Langtree Charter Academy 154 Foundation Court, Mooresville 704-705-1698 | Grades K-7 langtreecharter.org Features personalized learning plans, access to PowerSchool student information system. Founded in 2013.

Carolina International School

9545 Poplar Tent Road, Concord 704-455-3847 | Grades: K-10 carolinainternationalschool.org College prep, focus on international and environmental curriculums, individualized learning, plus inquiry and project-based learning; 1:1 laptops for grades 3-10. Founded in 2004.

Pine Lake Preparatory School

1639 Mecklenburg Hwy., Mooresville 704-237-5300 | Grades K-12 pinelakeprep.org Enrollment: 1,600+; student-teacher ratio: 15:1-20:1. Prepares individuals for leadership and academic success.

Founded in 2006.

Cabarrus Charter Academy

355 Poplar Crossing Drive NW, Concord 704-789-2500 | Grades K-7 cabarruscharter.org Features personalized learning plans, access to PowerSchools student information system. Founded in 2013.

LINCOLN COUNTY

Lincoln Charter School – Denver

7834 Galway Lane, Denver 704-483-6611 | Grades K-12 lincolncharter.org College-prep community. Serves Lincoln and surrounding counties.

GASTON

Mountain Island Charter School

Lincoln Charter School – Lincolnton

13440 Lucia Riverbend Hwy., Mount Holly 704-827-8840 | Grades K-8 micharter.org Enrollment: 1,185; student-teacher ratio: 21:1. Focus on character values and leadership development. Athletics, extracurricular activities, service projects and field trips. Founded in 2010.

133 Eagles Nest Road, Lincolnton 704-736-9888 | Grades K-10 lincolncharter.org Enrollment: 630; Core Knowledge, Saxon and Open Court curriculum.

College-prep community. Founded in 1998.

MECKLENBURG COUNTY

Piedmont Community Charter School

Aristotle Preparatory Academy

Elementary Campus: 119 E. 2nd Ave., Gastonia, 704-853-2428 Secondary Campus: 2970 South New Hope Road, Gastonia, 704-349-4640 Grades K-12 pccharter.teamcfa.org College prep; SACS and Core Knowledge. Challenging curriculum and development of character, morals and responsibility. Focus on families,

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2461 Arty Ave. 704-215-4559 | Grades K-4 aristotle.teamcfa.org Preparing students for success in college and to be productive citizens by combining a rigorous college preparatory and STEM focused curriculum with character development.

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Charlotte Choice Charter 8000 Robinson Church Road 980-272-8308 | Grades K-6 charlottechoicecharter.org Enrollment: 277; student-ratio: 20:1; STEM program through the implementation of Project-Based Learning. Founded in 2013.

Charlotte Learning Academy

701 Scaleybark Road 980-355-2077 | Grades 6-10 charlotelearningacademy.org Common Core Curriculum for English and math. Personalized education plans. Community service is required for each grade level. Founded in 2014.

Charlotte Secondary School 8310 McAlpine Park Drive 704-295-0137 | Grades 6-11 charlottesecondary.org Enrollment: 417; student-teacher ratio: 15:1; college prep. Features Paideia program that emphasizes cooperative learning, interdisciplinary unit planning and group instruction. Founded in 2007.

Commonwealth High School

5112 Central Ave. 704-899-4998 | 16-21 years commonwealthhs.com Personalized academic plans with teacher-directed, computer-based courses make it easier for students to track progress. Founded in 2014.

Community Charter School 510 S. Torrence St. 704-377-3180 | Grades K-5 charlottecommunitycharter.com Enrollment: 130; student-teacher ratio: 25:1; Child-centered philosophy to support a child’s development in the context of family and community.

Founded in 1997.

Corvian Community School

9501 David Taylor Drive 704-717-7550 | Grades K-5 corvian.org Enrollment: 526; student-teacher ratio: 22:2; typically developing children and those with special needs. Teachers are empowered to meet the needs of students on an individual basis and parents become partners to make each classroom a community. Founded in 2010.

Crossroads Charter High 5500 N. Tryon St. 704-597-5100 | Grades 9-12

crossroadscharter.org Enrollment: 215; student-teacher ratio: 20:1. Provides educational solutions and innovative teaching techniques in an effort to achieve academic excellence.

Founded in 1999.

Entrepreneur High School

5745 Central Ave. 704-906-2900 | Grades 9-12 entrepreneurhighschool.org Curriculum includes automotive, health, culinary arts, body-shop. Students have an opportunity to stay for a fifth year to pursue advanced opportunities.

Invest Collegiate

2100 Suttle Ave. 704-370-4000 | Grades K-7 investcollegiate.org Liberal arts program that includes an appreciation and demonstration of the relationship between expectation and excellence. Founded in 2013.

Kennedy Charter Public School

Johnson C. Smith University, 100 Beatties Ford Road 704-688-2939 | Grades K-12 kennedycharter.org Provides a positive learning environment for at-risk youth with hands-on experiential learning methods. Physical education, computer skills, electives and core curriculum.

Founded in 1998.

Kipp: Charlotte

931 Wilann Drive 704-537-2044 | Grades 5-8 kippcharlotte.org Enrollment: 400. College prep; focus on academic skills, intellectual habits and character traits. SCOS curriculum with extended-day, extended-week and extended-year classes. Founded in 2007.

Lake Norman Charter Schools

12435 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville 704-948-8600 | Grades 5-12 lncharter.org Enrollment: 1,600; student-teacher ratio: 23:1. College prep guides students to be community leaders demonstrating a life-long desire to learn, lead and serve.

Founded in 1998.

Pioneer Springs Community School

Historic Croft Schoolhouse, 9200 Bob Beatty Road 704-494-0777 | Grades K-3 pioneersprings.org

CHARTER SCHOOL DIRECTORY Hands-on exploration of an integrated curriculum in the Basic School tradition of Community School of Davidson.

Founded in 2014.

Queen’s Grant Community School

6400 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill 704-573-6611 | Grades K-8 nhaschools.com/schools/queensgrant Enrollment: 758. Four key values: academic excellence, student responsibility, moral focus and parent partnerships. Students are challenged to achieve full potential through rigorous curriculum, values and individualized attention. Founded in 2002.

Queen’s Grant High School

10323 Idlewild Road, Matthews 704-545-0736 | Grades 9-12 nhaschools.com/schools/queensgrant Enrollment: 1,233; student-teacher ratio: 19:1; AP classes. Small classroom settings focus on moral values and high level of academic learning, preparing students for a college future. Founded in 2007.

Socrates Academy

3909 Weddington Road, Matthews 704-321-1711 | Grades K-8 socratesacademy.us Enrollment: 658; student-teacher ratio: 20:1. Multiculturalism through languages: Greek, Chinese and Spanish.

Emphasis on math, reading and writing through the Socratic method. Founded in 2005.

Sugar Creek Charter School

4101 N. Tryon St. 740-509-5470 | Grades K-9 thesugarcreek.org Enrollment: 1,200; student-teacher ratio: 20:2, 25:1. Offers a balanced academic program with a strong emphasis on math and reading, while character education is also integrated into the curriculum.

United Community School

5309 Idlewild Road North 980-819-0663 | Grades K-2 ucsnc.org Follows the year-round calendar with logical pacing, regular breaks, and an abbreviated summer break. Offers a Tiny Techz STEM after-school program; curriculum includes piano theory and performance. Founded in 2014.

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Union Academy

Upper Campus: 675 N. MLK Jr. Blvd, Monroe Lower Campus: 3828 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe 704-238-8883 | Grades K-12 unionacademy.org Enrollment: 1,400; after-school care available; typically developing children and those with special needs; SACS, CAS and NAIS accreditation. Founded in 2000.

YORK COUNTY

Riverwalk Academy

Trinity Bible Church, 505 University Drive, Rock Hill 803-327-8400 | Grades K-12 riverwalkacademy.com Leads students to achieve, through project-based learning. Students are immersed into the K16Ready college curriculum.

York Preparatory Academy

1047 Golden Gate Court, Rock Hill 803-324-4400 | Grades K5-12 yorkprepsc.org Focuses on strong academic accountability and character education in all grade levels. Offers athletic and music programs.

OPENING IN 2015 The State Board of Education has granted preliminary approval to the following charter school applicants in Mecklenburg county as of May 2014. More information available at ncpublicschools.org/ charterschools.

Charlotte Lab School Grades K-8 charlottelabschool.org 980-277-4522

Queen City STEM Grades K-12 qcstem.org email: info@qcstem.org

Veritas Community School 980-333-1939

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K-5

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18.5

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Allenbrook Elementary

K-5

468

52.1

23.8

30.1

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Ashley Park

PK-8

576

23.8

19.3

41.7

94.8

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Bain Elementary

K-5

901

81

71.1

85.1

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Ballantyne Elementary

K-5

858

76.2

69.7

89.2

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Barnette Elementary

K-5

631

64.8

52.7

76.8

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Barringer Academic Center

K-5

624

55.1

57.7

52.6

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Berewick Elementary

K-5

703

51.2

36.8

49.2

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Berryhill Elementary

K-8

642

39.4

25.4

59.6

27.9

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Beverly Woods Elementary

K-5

751

74.3

71.9

78.7

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Billingsville Elementary

PK-5

538

21.4

21.5

19.6

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Blythe Elementary

K-5

1,079

57.1

47.5

50.3

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Briarwood Academy

K-5

675

31.6

23.8

28.3

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K-8

749

13.9

15.9

26.8

9.2

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PK-6

254

60.9

72.2

55.6

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K-5

655

59.3

44.3

70.1

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Collinswood Language Academy

K-8

718

72.1

66.6

85.8

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K-5

579

77.5

64.7

66.7

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K-5

818

58.5

58.3

67.5

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—

Croft Community

K-5

693

48.6

48.3

66.6

—

—

—

—

Crown Point Elementary

K-5

698

56.2

46.2

50.8

—

—

—

—

David Cox Road Elementary

K-5

794

34.4

26.1

28.7

—

—

—

—

Davidson Elementary

K-5

723

76.3

72.1

75.8

—

—

—

—

Devonshire Elementary

K-5

601

44.8

15.4

41.3

—

—

—

—

Dilworth Elementary

K-5

609

77.2

75.1

76.5

—

—

—

—

Druid Hills Academy

PK-8

578

20.2

19.3

39.5

—

—

—

—

E.E. Waddell Language Academy

K-8

1,365

66.3

64.2

79.2

97.2

—

—

—

Eastover Elementary

K-5

464

59.9

68.7

56.8

—

—

—

—

Elizabeth Lane Elementary

K-5

990

78.1

76

80.7

—

—

—

—

Elizabeth Traditional Elementary

K-5

534

63.6

60.2

71.9

—

—

—

—

Elon Park Elementary

K-5

1,122

83.5

71.4

75.9

—

—

—

—

Endhaven Elementary

K-5

724

62.6

57.8

69.6

—

—

—

—

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First Ward Creative Arts Academy

554

PERCENT OF EOG SCORES AT LEVEL 4 AND 5*

PERCENT OF EOC SCORES AT LEVEL 4 AND 5*

37.9

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33.9

24.8

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Grand Oak Elementary

K-5

598

80.2

69.3

87.2

—

—

—

—

Greenway Park Elementary

PK-5

598

42

31.2

46.9

—

—

—

—

Hawk Ridge Elementary

K-5

878

82.4

74.2

88.9

—

—

—

—

Hickory Grove Elementary

PK-5

1,008

35.8

25.3

50.4

—

—

—

—

Hidden Valley Elementary

K-5

948

35.6

20.3

35.6

—

—

—

—

Highland Creek Elementary

K-5

1,186

63.5

57.7

76.2

—

—

—

—

Highland Mill Montessori Elementary

PK-6

235

54.3

58.1

68.8

—

—

—

—

Highland Renaissance Academy

PK-5

495

49.6

31.2

52.4

—

—

—

—

Hornets Nest Elementary

K-5

580

45.6

22.1

43

—

—

—

—

Huntersville Elementary

K-5

773

82.9

74.2

81.7

—

—

—

—

Huntingtowne Farms Elementary

K-5

925

39.5

24.7

48.3

—

—

—

—

Idlewild Elementary

K-5

810

54.4

41.5

47.2

—

—

—

—

Irwin Academic Center

K-5

572

84.1

81

75.3

—

—

—

—

J.H. Gunn Elementary

K-5

717

35.4

25.3

48

—

—

—

—

J.V. Washam Elementary

K-5

1,079

72.9

63.9

66.1

—

—

—

—

John Motley Morehead STEM Academy

K-7

1,155

58.1

54.4

87.4

52.2

—

—

—

Joseph W. Grier Academy

K-5

791

54.9

33.6

63.4

—

—

—

—

Lake Wylie Elementary

K-5

635

39.7

40.9

52.5

—

—

—

—

Lansdowne Elementary

K-5

637

44.4

46.4

46.2

—

—

—

—

Lebanon Road Elementary

PK-5

812

56.1

35.2

47

—

—

—

—

Long Creek Elementary

PK-5

498

48.8

40.1

45.9

—

—

—

—

Mallard Creek Elementary

K-5

860

54.9

48.8

69.7

—

—

—

—

Matthews Elementary

K-5

957

68.5

60.8

72.1

—

—

—

—

McAlpine Elementary

K-5

524

63.7

56.1

73.3

—

—

—

—

McKee Road Elementary

K-5

493

75.5

74.1

95.2

—

—

—

—

Merry Oaks International Academy

PK-5

733

34.3

19.8

30.1

—

—

—

—

Montclaire Elementary

K-5

614

35.2

19.8

20.7

—

—

—

—

Mountain Island Lake Academy

PK-6

660

63.8

45

73.3

—

—

—

—

Myers Park Traditional Elementary

K-5

734

57.9

60.8

63.4

—

—

—

—

Nathaniel Alexander Elementary

K-5

871

27.1

26.1

29

—

—

—

—

Nations Ford Elementary

K-5

637

24.7

19.4

18.7

—

—

—

—

Newell Elementary

K-5

734

41.5

25.3

49.1

—

—

—

—

Oakdale Elementary

K-5

681

32.6

22.4

32.5

—

—

—

—

Oaklawn Language Academy

K-8

530

57.8

47.8

50.5

100

—

—

—

Olde Providence Elementary

K-5

702

77.7

72.7

77.7

—

—

—

—

Palisades Park Elementary (opened Aug. 2014)

K-5

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Park Road Montessori

PK-6

437

63.5

73.5

67.7

—

—

—

—

Paw Creek Elementary

K-5

526

43.8

31.4

57.3

—

—

—

—

Pineville Elementary

K-5

776

41.5

41

48.8

—

—

—

—

Pinewood Elementary

K-5

546

43.5

26.7

47.5

—

—

—

—

Piney Grove Elementary

PK-5

823

53.8

27.8

56.4

—

—

—

—

Polo Ridge Elementary

K-5

1,020

85.6

76.6

90.4

—

—

—

—

Providence Spring Elementary

K-5

836

94.1

86.3

96.3

—

—

—

—

Rama Road Elementary

PK-5

657

35.3

28.2

47.3

—

—

—

—

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K-5

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—

32.5

36.7

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Reid Park Academy

K-8

800

13.6

17.1

32.5

—

—

—

—

River Gate Elementary

K-5

854

48.6

42.8

64.1

—

—

—

—

River Oaks Academy

K-5

626

29.8

31.5

21.4

—

—

—

—

Sedgefield Elementary

PK-5

406

52.4

22.5

431

—

—

—

—

Selwyn Elementary

K-5

822

79.2

70.4

80.4

—

—

—

—

Shamrock Gardens Elementary

K-5

442

38.7

32.6

32.1

—

—

—

—

Sharon Elementary

K-5

810

74.3

73.3

79.9

—

—

—

—

Smithfield Elementary

K-5

658

56.2

56

64.1

—

—

—

—

Statesville Road Elementary

K-5

509

37.3

29.9

28.1

—

—

—

—

Steele Creek Elementary

K-5

735

45.9

30.2

30.3

—

—

—

—

Sterling Elementary

K-5

612

17.3

20.7

21.4

—

—

—

—

Stoney Creek Elementary

K-5

863

46

29.5

27.3

—

—

—

—

Thomasboro Academy

K-8

724

22.1

19.9

50.3

—

—

—

—

Torrence Creek Elementary

K-5

521

67.7

56.2

77.1

—

—

—

—

Trillium Springs Montessori (opened Aug. 2014)

PK-6

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Tuckaseegee Elementary

K-5

772

29.5

25.9

21.8

—

—

—

—

University Meadows Elementary

K-5

686

46.3

34.5

33.9

—

—

—

—

University Park Creative Arts

K-5

437

33

31.7

50.6

—

—

—

—

Walter G. Byers

K-8

454

18.4

17.5

29

—

—

—

—

Westerly Hills Academy

K-8

564

14.7

23.6

30.2

—

—

—

—

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K-5

Whitewater Academy

699

PERCENT OF EOG SCORES AT LEVEL 4 AND 5*

PERCENT OF EOC SCORES AT LEVEL 4 AND 5*

33.4

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28.9

42.4

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Winding Springs Elementary

PK-5

828

28.3

23.8

21.4

—

—

—

—

Windsor Park Elementary

PK-5

891

61.3

36

69.4

—

—

—

—

Winget Park Elementary

K-5

986

56.5

50.3

57.7

—

—

—

—

Winterfield Elementary

K-5

673

18.9

15.4

16.2

—

—

—

—

6-8

1,152

20.3

26.3

55.3

80.3

—

—

—

MIDDLE SCHOOLS Albemarle Road Middle Alexander Graham Middle

6-8

1,453

60.3

60.2

7/9.8

100

—

—

—

Bailey Middle

6-8

1,568

64.2

68.3

90.1

97.4

—

—

—

Carmel Middle

6-8

1,043

62.9

58.3

69.1

98.8

—

—

—

Community House Middle

6-8

1,631

74.2

68.4

90.2

99.4

—

—

—

Coulwood Middle

6-8

723

16.5

21.9

37.4

100

—

—

—

Crestdale Middle

6-8

845

74.2

71.8

70.8

98.2

—

—

—

Eastway Middle

6-8

872

22.9

21.2

31.6

57.5

—

—

—

Francis Bradley Middle

6-8

1,144

55.1

55.8

71.2

96.8

—

—

—

J.M. Alexander Middle

6-8

874

47.7

47.8

61

82.5

—

—

—

James Martin Middle

6-8

1,133

17.6

24.9

55.9

92.4

—

—

—

Jay M. Robinson Middle

6-8

1,107

82.9

81.2

86.7

100

—

—

—

Kennedy Middle

6-8

661

22.6

29.8

63.4

43.6

—

—

—

Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle

6-8

1,061

19.8

16.9

47.3

77.4

—

—

—

McClintock Middle

6-8

765

17.6

24.2

29.5

64.6

—

—

—

Mint Hill Middle

6-8

1,221

49.1

53.4

64.2

95.1

—

—

—

Northeast Middle

6-8

772

38.8

36.8

58.4

100

—

—

—

Northridge Middle

6-8

791

24.5

30

58.8

80.6

—

—

—

Piedmont Open IB Middle

6-8

966

68.7

69.3

91.9

100

—

—

—

Quail Hollow Middle

6-8

949

28.8

35.7

55.6

80.9

—

—

—

Randolph Middle

6-8

1,207

58.9

69

70.8

92.3

—

—

—

Ranson Middle

6-8

1,117

18.6

26.9

47.8

46.2

—

—

—

Ridge Road Middle

6-8

1,443

42.2

45.1

64.7

96.2

—

—

—

Sedgefield Middle

6-8

674

17.4

20.8

49.4

65.6

—

—

—

South Charlotte Middle

6-8

887

69.2

75.2

92.2

100

—

—

—

Southwest Middle

6-8

1,428

36.5

40.7

63

97.6

—

—

—

Whitewater Middle

6-8

927

14.3

21.4

31.7

57.1

—

—

—

HIGH SCHOOLS | MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOLS Cochrane Collegiate Academy

6-12

986

15.8

19.7

20.2

18

26.3

28.3

—

Military and Global Leadership Academy at Marie G. Davis

K-12

687

29.1

35.9

54

12.5

38.1

48.9

>95

Northwest School of the Arts

6-12

999

49.8

64.3

67.1

63.8

30.5

72.4

>95

Ardrey Kell High

9-12

2,519

—

—

—

83

84

83.6

>95

Butler High

9-12

2,072

—

—

—

52.7

53.1

61.3

91.8

Cato Middle College High

11-13

204

—

—

—

—

—

—

>95

Charlotte Engineering Early College (opened Aug. 2014)

9-13

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

East Mecklenburg High

9-12

1,877

—

—

—

43.7

43.7

60.3

83.5

Garinger High

9-12

1,389

—

—

—

17

26.4

21.9

87.6

Harding University High

9-12

1,682

—

—

—

18.2

32.6

31.9

87.6

Hawthorne Academy of Health and Science

9-12

179

—

—

—

46.6

5

9.5

90.6

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PERCENT OF EOG SCORES AT LEVEL 4 AND 5*

PERCENT OF EOC SCORES AT LEVEL 4 AND 5*

—

30.9

—

—

32.2

49.5

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Hopewell High

9-12

87.5

Independence High

9-12

2,246

—

—

—

49.8

54.6

63.5

88.6

Levine Middle College High (opened Aug. 2014)

11-12

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Mallard Creek High

9-12

2,268

—

—

—

40.3

46.5

63.1

>95

Myers Park High

9-12

2,783

—

—

—

70.7

62.3

74.5

91.3

North Mecklenburg High

9-12

1,741

—

—

—

34.4

50.8

50.7

92.3

Olympic High Biotechnology, Health and Public Administration

9-12

513

—

—

—

41.3

54.6

67.6

88.5

Olympic High International Business and Communication Studies

9-12

384

—

—

—

23.9

44.3

35.8

82.5

Olympic High International Studies and Global Economics

9-12

409

—

—

—

24.5

31.3

49.9

85

Olympic High Math, Engineering, Technology and Science

9-12

545

—

—

—

52.3

74.5

70.1

92.8

Olympic High Renaissance School of Arts and Technology

9-12

532

—

—

—

32

44.9

50.9

91.5

Performance Learning Center

9-12

136

—

—

—

22.5

35.7

66.7

93.2

Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology

9-12

1,609

—

—

—

50.6

44.9

61.9

>95

Providence High

9-12

1,993

—

—

—

86.1

80.3

89

>95

Rocky River High

9-12

1,690

—

—

—

24.9

42.7

39.7

88.9

South Mecklenburg High

9-12

2,746

—

—

—

45.2

60.4

64.6

90.8

Vance High

9-12

1,656

—

—

—

23.9

23.3

35.8

84.2

West Charlotte High

9-12

1,708

—

—

—

16.8

16.2

26.2

78

West Mecklenburg High

9-12

1,915

—

—

—

20.2

36.8

31

85

William Amos Hough High

9-12

2,249

—

—

—

57.1

70

77

92.4

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS A.T. Allen Elementary

K-5

882

55.0

42.5

53.6

—

Bethel Elementary

K-5

624

40.0

43.1

62.2

—

—

—

—

Beverly Hills Elementary

K-5

384

50.6

45.8

31.8

—

—

—

—

Carl A. Furr Elementary

K-5

747

57.9

46.3

56.0

—

—

—

—

Charles E. Boger Elementary

K-5

836

52.7

50.5

49.0

—

—

—

—

Coltrane-Webb STEM Elementary

PK-5

462

52.3

51.6

50.7

—

—

—

—

Cox Mill Elementary

K-5

1,152

76.7

69.4

63.8

—

—

—

—

Harrisburg Elementary

K-5

869

65.8

63.6

61.1

—

—

—

—

Mount Pleasant Elementary

K-5

688

52.9

50.2

72.7

—

—

—

—

Patriots STEM Elementary

K-5

862

49.4

53.5

53.4

—

—

—

—

Pitts School Road Elementary

K-5

908

58.8

51.0

54.6

—

—

—

—

R. Brown McAllister Elementary

K-5

273

57.5

49.6

67.5

—

—

—

—

Rocky River Elementary

K-5

784

37.2

38.5

36.8

—

—

—

—

Royal Oaks Elementary

K-5

322

37.9

30.7

39.7

—

—

—

—

W.M. Irvin Elementary

PK-5

822

36.1

35.3

15.1

—

—

—

—

W.R. Odell Elementary

K-5

914

68.2

58.7

68.0

—

—

—

—

Weddington Hills Elementary

K-5

794

52.3

43.3

42.4

—

—

—

—

Winecoff Elementary

K-5

842

42.0

27.5

19.4

—

—

—

—

Wolf Meadow Elementary

K-5

577

43.1

25.0

21.5

—

—

—

—

C.C. Griffin Middle

6-8

1,106

17.5

33.4

56.4

100.0

Concord Middle

6-8

907

22.5

27.6

55.5

88.7

—

—

—

Harold E. Winkler Middle

6-8

984

35.9

44.5

65.7

100.0

—

—

—

Harris Road Middle

6-8

1,134

58.3

62.8

82.9

100.0

—

—

—

Hickory Ridge Middle

6-8

1,139

53.5

58.6

75.0

98.3

—

—

—

J.N. Fries Magnet Middle

6-8

561

74.6

86.2

96.2

86.0

—

—

—

Mt. Pleasant Middle

6-8

663

39.3

54.1

78.2

96.5

—

—

—

Northwest Cabarrus Middle

6-8

889

34.2

43.7

66.2

100.0

—

—

—

Cabarrus Kannapolis Early College

9-13

224

—

—

—

68.1

69.9

83.9

>95

Central Cabarrus High

9-12

1,223

—

—

—

39.9

48.0

48.1

89.3

Concord High

9-12

1,173

—

—

—

34.5

38.4

44.7

85.1

Cox Mill High

9-12

1,363

—

—

—

52.5

57.3

63.3

>95

Hickory Ridge High

9-12

1,433

—

—

—

59.5

57.0

67.0

>95

Jay M. Robinson High

9-12

1,287

—

—

—

31.9

33.0

45.9

85.9

Mt. Pleasant High

9-12

790

—

—

—

30.5

39.0

41.1

89.2

Northwest Cabarrus High

9-12

1,072

—

—

—

46.1

41.4

48.2

93.6

MIDDLE SCHOOLS —

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PERCENT OF EOG SCORES AT LEVEL 4 AND 5*

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GASTON COUNTY

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S u p e ri n t e n d e n t : W . Je f f e ry Bo o ke r | S ch o o l s : 56 | S t u d e n t s : 32,176 | Gr ad u ati o n r ate: 8 1 .2 %

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Belmont Central Elementary

2-5

689

64.6

58.9

69.5

—

—

—

Bess Elementary

K-5

577

64.3

51.7

72.1

—

—

—

Bessemer City Central Elementary

3-5

345

26.1

25.8

32.2

—

—

—

Bessemer City Primary

PK-2

318

—

—

—

—

—

—

Beam Intermediate

4-5

229

45.4

41.5

42.0

—

—

—

Brookside Elementary

PK-5

555

37.9

38.3

35.1

—

—

—

Carr Elementary

PK-5

691

36.6

26.8

27.7

—

—

—

Catawba Heights Elementary

PK-5

336

36.0

37.8

36.4

—

—

—

Chapel Grove Elementary

PK-5

424

38.1

31.8

31.1

—

—

—

Cherryville Elementary

PK-3

412

46.3

48.1

—

—

—

—

Costner Elementary

PK-5

590

53.6

45.4

35.8

—

—

—

Forest Heights Elementary

PK-5

381

23.3

21.3

13.9

—

—

—

Gardner Park Elementary

PK-5

625

40.0

34.9

50.0

—

—

—

H.H. Beam Elementary

PK-5

591

25.1

21.0

14.9

—

—

—

Hawks Nest Intermediate

4-5

146

58.9

46.3

56.5

—

—

—

Kiser Elementary

3-5

423

37.5

38.2

36.6

—

—

—

Lingerfeldt Elementary

PK-5

446

17.4

20.4

22.1

—

—

—

Lowell Elementary

K-5

545

43.7

36.1

32.6

—

—

—

McAdenville Elementary

K-5

156

38.3

38.4

37.1

—

—

—

New Hope Elementary

K-5

495

69.1

65.4

78.2

—

—

—

North Belmont Elementary

PK-5

406

32.1

31.5

40.5

—

—

—

Page Primary

PK-1

348

—

—

—

—

—

—

Pinewood Elementary

PK-5

566

46.0

41.6

48.3

—

—

—

Pleasant Ridge Elementary

PK-5

249

22.3

26.3

19.2

—

—

—

Rankin Elementary

PK-5

629

45.1

42.0

47.6

—

—

—

Rhyne Elementary

PK-5

454

12.9

12.4

11.2

—

—

—

Robinson Elementary

PK-3

378

44.0

46.4

—

—

—

—

Sadler Elementary

PK-5

506

20.8

18.0

8.7

—

—

—

Sherwood Elementary

PK-5

640

32.9

27.3

19.8

—

—

—

Springfield Elementary

PK-2

440

—

—

—

—

—

—

Tryon Elementary

PK-5

359

28.5

29.7

41.5

—

—

—

Woodhill Elementary

PK-5

401

37.7

29.0

37.2

—

—

—

Belmont Middle

6-8

754

48.0

55.5

75.7

76.4

—

—

Bessemer City Middle

6-8

549

11.7

25.9

67.4

63.3

—

—

Chavis Middle

6-8

444

35.9

40.8

58.2

60.4

—

—

Cramerton Middle

6-8

868

47.5

572.0

73.0

86.9

—

—

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PERCENT OF EOG SCORES AT LEVEL 4 AND 5*

PERCENT OF EOC SCORES AT LEVEL 4 AND 5*

GRADUA TION RATE

Y

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BIOLOG

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SCHOOL NAME

ENROLL MENT

GRADE

S

GASTON COUNT Y

Grier Middle

6-8

690

19.2

25.3

40.2

88.1

—

—

Holbrook Middle

6-8

750

36.5

38.5

45.2

93.1

—

—

Mt. Holly Middle

6-8

770

36.8

45.4

64.9

82.6

—

—

Southwest Middle

6-8

824

23.7

27.4

34.3

71.3

—

—

Stanley Middle

6-8

524

30.5

42.3

58.1

72.9

—

—

W.C. Friday Middle

6-8

680

22.1

39.7

54.8

72.3

—

—

York Chester Middle

6-8

405

15.4

18.9

17.5

63.1

—

—

Ashbrook High

9-12

1,384

—

—

—

33.4

34.4

42.4

90.2

Bessemer City High

9-12

601

—

—

—

17.4

39.8

31.9

75

Cherryville High

9-12

552

—

—

—

31.3

40.1

48.7

90.1

East Gaston High

9-12

1,153

—

—

—

30.1

41.6

48.0

83.4

Forestview High

9-12

1,081

—

—

—

41.6

39.8

48.8

89.7

Gaston Early College High School

9-11

138

—

—

—

62.8

65.9

78.4

86.7

Highland School of Technology

9-12

547

—

—

—

73.1

73.2

86.6

>95

Hunter Huss High

9-12

1,039

—

—

—

20.4

17.3

29.5

73.1

North Gaston High

9-12

1,006

—

—

—

26.2

54.1

44.5

84.6

South Point High

9-12

1,094

—

—

—

36.4

59.7

55.7

92.1

HIGH SCHOOLS

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SCHOOL NAME

ENROLL MENT

GRADE

S

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PERCENT OF EOC SCORES AT LEVEL 4 AND 5*

S u p e ri n t e n d e n t : Bra d y J o h n s o n | S ch o o l s : 37 | S t u d e n t s : 21,075 | Gr ad u ati o n r ate: 8 9 .3 %

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Celeste Henkel Elementary

K-5

580

45.7

44.2

55.2

—

—

—

—

Central Elementary

K-5

336

59.7

55.3

76.0

—

—

—

—

Cloverleaf Elementary

K-5

758

30.9

29.1

40.4

—

—

—

—

Coddle Creek Elementary

K-6

525

60.7

54.7

67.3

—

—

—

—

Cool Spring Elementary

K-5

392

61.6

48.7

85.4

—

—

—

—

East Iredell Elementary

K-5

771

25.5

24.9

21.7

—

—

—

—

Harmony Elementary

K-5

442

41.3

35.7

40.9

—

—

—

—

Lake Norman Elementary

K-5

548

68.2

62.4

69.6

—

—

—

—

Lakeshore Elementary

K-5

631

58.2

56.4

58.4

—

—

—

—

N.B. Mills Elementary

PK-5

476

23.9

20.0

27.8

—

—

—

—

Scotts Elementary

K-5

375

45.6

37.7

25.1

—

—

—

—

Sharon Elementary

K-5

305

58.2

53.2

55.3

—

—

—

—

Shepherd Elementary

K-5

468

59.5

56.0

66.7

—

—

—

—

Third Creek Elementary

K-5

578

35.9

24.4

54.5

—

—

—

—

Troutman Elementary

K-5

735

46.4

36.1

62.3

—

—

—

—

Union Groove Elementary

K-5

266

45.0

46.6

58.7

—

—

—

—

Woodland Heights Elementary

K-5

818

72.0

71.0

81.4

—

—

—

—

Brawley Middle

6-8

735

55.3

58.8

77.1

98.3

—

—

—

East Iredell Middle

6-8

519

22.7

24.6

75.1

74.4

—

—

—

Lakeshore Middle

6-8

529

56.0

49.3

72.8

100.0

—

—

—

Mount Mourne School

6-8

551

86.6

89.7

96.4

99.1

—

—

—

North Iredell Middle

6-8

659

29.2

39.2

69.3

93.1

—

—

—

Northview School

6-10

407

73.9

80.6

100.0

94.4

N/A

N/A

—

Statesville Middle

6-8

429

9.4

25.3

33.2

47.4

—

—

—

Troutman Middle

6-8

410

37.2

49.2

45.9

79.3

—

—

—

West Iredell Middle

6-8

736

20.1

32.7

56.6

89.2

—

—

—

Collaborative College for Technology and Leadership

9-13

219

—

—

—

67.3

70.2

83.9

>95

Lake Norman High

9-12

1,793

—

—

—

56.9

61.0

73.8

>95

North Iredell High

9-12

1,072

—

—

—

31.8

37.8

37.1

89.2

South Iredell High

9-12

1,352

—

—

—

61.0

57.0

62.5

89.9

Statesville High

9-12

980

—

—

—

21.6

22.0

42.3

86.0

Visual and Performing Arts Center

9-13

296

—

—

—

51.1

49.3

68.8

>95

West Iredell High

9-12

844

—

—

—

20.1

34.1

41.1

88.2

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

HIGH SCHOOLS

KANNAPOLIS CITY

S u p e ri n t e n d e n t : P a m e l a C a i n | S ch o o l s : 9 | S t u d e n t s : 5,554 | Gr ad u ati o n r ate: 8 5 %

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Forest Park Elementary

K-4

600

43.2

39.6

—

—

—

—

Fred L. Wilson Elementary

K-4

360

44.2

28.1

—

—

—

—

Jackson Park Elementary

K-4

471

35.5

32.2

—

—

—

—

Shady Brook Elementary

K-4

394

44.3

38.6

—

—

—

—

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PERCENT OF EOC SCORES AT LEVEL 4 AND 5*

K-4

437

41.7

35.6

—

—

A.L. Brown High

9-12

1,433

—

—

—

27.7

33.8

39.1

Kannapolis Intermediate

5-6

853

29.5

30.9

42.2

—

—

—

Kannapolis Middle

7-8

821

19.1

32.5

50.0

96.3

N/A

N/A

Woodrow Wilson Elementary

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LINCOLN COUNTY

83.3

S u p e ri n t e n d e n t : S h e rry H o y l e | S ch o o l s : 25 | S t u d e n t s : 11,620 | Gr ad u ati o n r ate: 8 7 .9 %

l i n c o l n . k1 2 . n c . u s | 70 4 - 73 2 - 22 6 1

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Battleground Elementary

K-3

310

32.5

35.1

—

—

—

—

Catawba Springs Elementary

PK-5

530

66.4

72.0

66.3

—

—

—

Childers Elementary

PK-5

435

67.9

56.3

80.1

—

—

—

G.E. Massey Elementary

PK-3

255

39.0

45.5

—

—

—

—

Iron Station Elementary

PK-5

475

58.5

54.0

82.0

—

—

—

Kiser Intermediate

4-5

318

39.4

32.9

55.4

—

—

—

Love Memorial Elementary

PK-5

282

41.7

49.3

64.5

—

—

—

North Brook Elementary

K-5

371

55.5

48.4

57.5

—

—

—

Pumpkin Center Intermediate

3-5

279

66.3

57.9

83.6

—

—

—

Pumpkin Center Primary

K-2

233

—

—

—

—

—

—

Rock Springs Elementary

K-5

655

71.1

66.3

78.2

—

—

—

S. Ray Lowder Elementary

PK-3

242

43.1

46.5

—

—

—

—

St. James Elementary

K-5

548

77.8

65.5

74.1

—

—

—

Union Elementary

K-5

265

65.2

55.1

71.1

—

—

—

East Lincoln Middle

6-8

677

51.6

52.8

78.2

95.0

—

—

Lincolnton Middle

6-8

645

30.5

41.1

65.8

97.5

—

—

North Lincoln Middle

6-8

737

58.7

64.6

85.9

100.0

—

—

West Lincoln Middle

6-8

668

39.4

45.3

75.3

100.0

—

—

East Lincoln High

9-12

888

—

—

—

47.7

41.1

59.9

91.3

Lincolnton High

9-12

850

—

—

—

30.8

41.3

41.6

85

North Lincoln High

9-12

983

—

—

—

60.9

57.2

63.6

94.2

West Lincoln High

9-12

905

—

—

—

41.5

50.0

42.3

89.3

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

HIGH SCHOOLS

MOORESVILLE GRADED

m gs d. k1 2 . n c . u s | 70 4 - 65 8 - 25 3 0

S u p e ri n t e n d e n t : M a rk E d w a rd s | S ch o o l s : 8 | S t u d e n t s : 5,863 | Gr ad u ati o n r ate: 8 9 .6 %

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Park View Elementary

K-3

617

81.1

67.6

—

—

—

—

Rocky River Elementary

PK-3

566

77.9

62.8

—

—

—

—

South Elementary

PK-3

550

79.4

67.4

—

—

—

—

East Mooresville Intermediate

4-6

618

63.3

57

70.3

—

—

—

Mooresville Intermediate

4-6

722

60.1

51.4

59.8

—

—

—

Mooresville Middle

7-8

932

51

56.9

76.4

89.6

—

—

Mooresville High

9-12

1,620

52.3

70.5

47.6

NF Woods Advanced Technology and Arts Center

9-12

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

UPPER SCHOOLS

89.6

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SCHOOL NAME

ENROLL MENT

GRADE

S

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PERCENT OF EOC SCORES AT LEVEL 4 AND 5*

S u p e ri n t e n d e n t : M a ry E l l i s | S ch o o l s : 53 | S t u d e n t s : 42,047 | Gr ad u ati o n r ate: 9 2 .6 %

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Antioch Elementary

K-5

847

76.7

70.7

73.5

—

—

—

Benton Heights Elementary School of the Arts

PK-5

675

28.5

22.5

23.8

—

—

—

East Elementary

PK-5

489

28.1

16.0

13.3

—

—

—

Fairview Elementary

K-5

458

64.8

51.5

73.5

—

—

—

Hemby Bridge Elementary

K-5

487

72.9

62.6

63.2

—

—

—

Indian Trail Elementary

K-5

733

66.4

55.6

68.5

—

—

—

Kensington Elementary

K-5

997

74.7

69.9

78.5

—

—

—

Marshville Elementary

PK-5

467

50.0

40.4

36.8

—

—

—

Marvin Elementary

K-5

671

86.4

77.7

81.6

—

—

—

New Salem Elementary

K-5

308

78.2

57.7

75.0

—

—

—

New Town Elementary

K-5

925

76.0

69.3

74.0

—

—

—

Poplin Elementary

K-5

685

72.1

62.8

61.2

—

—

—

Porter Ridge Elementary

K-5

606

54.3

49.1

43.0

—

—

—

Prospect Elementary

K-5

482

43.7

42.5

40.1

—

—

—

Rea View Elementary

K-5

683

88.2

80.2

76.3

—

—

—

Rock Rest Elementary

PK-5

662

77.2

31.6

51.0

—

—

—

Rocky River Elementary

PK-5

816

69.2

47.5

63.1

—

—

—

Sandy Ridge Elementary

K-5

912

77.3

71.2

81.2

—

—

—

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GRADUA TION RATE

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS | UNION

Sardis Elementary

PK-5

532

54.7

45.3

59.4

—

—

—

Shiloh Elementary

PK-5

590

75.7

57.9

72.3

—

—

—

Stallings Elementary

K-5

590

76.4

72.1

85.1

—

—

—

Sun Valley Elementary

K-5

660

69.5

69.5

69.6

—

—

—

Union Elementary

PK-5

405

53.1

40.0

50.9

—

—

—

Unionville Elementary

K-5

756

66.7

56.7

56.6

—

—

—

Walter Bickett Elementary

K-5

698

31.3

19.5

26.5

—

—

—

Waxhaw Elementary

K-5

620

53.0

52.5

67.4

—

—

—

Weddington Elementary

K-5

741

94.0

82.6

90.0

—

—

—

Wesley Chapel Elementary

K-5

515

69.1

67.4

76.3

—

—

—

Western Union Elementary

K-5

408

41.9

38.1

34.1

—

—

—

Wingate Elementary

PK-5

624

57.4

35.2

36.6

—

—

—

Cuthbertson Middle

6-8

1,349

73.1

73.7

83.6

100.0

—

—

East Union Middle

6-8

810

33.8

34.5

46.9

93.4

—

—

Marvin Ridge Middle

6-8

1,439

87.0

81.6

83.2

100.0

—

—

Monroe Middle

6-8

959

27.3

25.0

41.9

96.1

—

—

Parkwood Middle

6-8

692

43.9

52.9

65.6

94.7

—

—

Piedmont Middlee

6-8

987

58.6

62.3

76.3

98.4

—

—

Porter Ridge Middle

6-8

1,444

54.2

60.2

68.9

100.0

—

—

Sun Valley Middle

6-8

1,319

47.7

55.8

74.2

100.0

—

—

Weddington Middle

6-8

1,151

82.4

79.5

94.0

99.4

—

—

Central Academy of Technology & Arts

9-12

823

—

—

—

83.7

83.9

89.9

<95

Cuthbertson High

9-12

1,447

—

—

—

74.5

71.6

82.9

>95

Forest Hills High

9-12

947

—

—

—

24.7

35.1

37.5

86.9

Marvin Ridge High

9-12

1,517

—

—

—

80.9

71.5

82.5

>95

Monroe High

9-12

933

—

—

—

23.7

14.9

29.3

86.8

Parkwood High

9-12

885

—

—

—

33.5

39.5

49.2

90.2

Piedmont High

9-12

1,161

—

—

—

58.2

76.5

60.7

91.9

Porter Ridge High

9-12

1,586

—

—

—

53.4

52.9

60.4

>95

Sun Valley High

9-12

1,324

—

—

—

49.0

55.9

61.3

89.3

Union County Early College

9-13

340

—

—

—

77.3

74.7

79.4

>95

Weddington High

9-12

1,452

—

—

—

78.1

80.8

82.7

>95

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Ole for Spanish

Criss Cross Mangosauce

704-881-4165 | All ages oleforspanish.com Conversational Spanish and ESL lessons. Private, shared and group classes available.

ccmangosauce.com | 3-10 years Arts are used as a tool to introduce Spanish language and Latin culture.

Ecole du Samedi

St. Ann Catholic School, 600 Hillside Ave. 704-629-8314 frenchschoolcharlotte.com | 3-12 years Empowering children to learn the French language and create a French speaking cultural environment.

PlaySpanish

Foreign Language League

Yes! to Spanish

Various school locations 704-442-5616 | Grades PK-12 playspanish.com Play-based, educational program introduces children to Spanish language and culture.

Serving Mecklenburg and Gaston counties 704-500-0143 | 18 months and older foreignlanguageleague.com Learn Spanish, French and Mandarin through dramatic play, interactive games and music.

704-562-5138 | 3-12 years On-site Spanish classes for children.

TUTORING AND LEARNING SUPPORT

Academic Achievers/ S&L Consultants

904 East 8th St. 980-355-0968 | Grades K-11 academicachievers04.com Provides reading, math, writing and language arts tutoring for grades K-8.

Great Wall School of Education

Huntersville Presbyterian Church, 201 S. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville 704-728-2679 | Grades PK-12 charlottechineseschool.org Provides simplified Mandarin Chinese language instruction.

Academic Advantage Center at Ballantyne

13850 Ballantyne Corporate Place 704-542-2042 | Grades K-12 academicadvantage.com Tutoring, chess, drama/theater, visual arts, dance, languages. Sibling discount available.

Lake Norman Language Academy

104 trotter Ridge Drive, Mooresville 704-253-3361 | 3 years and older lknlanguageacademy.com Spanish and foreign language classes for children.

Alchemy Tutoring Center

704-302-4884 | Grades PK-9 Helping children with reading and writing disabilities, comprehension, phonics and writing skills.

Language Academy of the Carolinas Inc.

2110 Ben Craig Drive, Suite 200 704-548-0048 | 4-12 years carolinalanguage.com Children learn to speak Spanish through hands-on activities.

ALOHA Mind Math

Multiple locations in Charlotte alohamindmath.com An after-school program structured by a panel of math experts.

Language LearnersFrench Courses

Brinkley Learning Solution Center

980-819-0945| Grades PK-12 languageforkids.org French language courses for kids.

Licensed teacher, flexible scheduling, classes limited to five students.

704-243-7327 | 5+ years Programs for individuals with attention challenges and learning disabilities.

Les Classes de Charlotte

Camden Learning Center

15440 Prescott Hill Ave. 704-733-9068 | 3 years and older lesclassesdecharlotte.com Specializing in French language and culture classes for children.

6404 Bannington Road Suite A 704-752-4234 camdenlearningcenter.com Tutoring, study skills, ACT/SAT prep.

Charlotte Test Prep Inc.

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704-877-8762 | 14-18 years charlottetestprep.org Academic tutoring and SAT/ACT prep.

Child and Family Development

Multiple locations in Charlotte-metro childandfamilydevelopment.com School readiness assessments, academic coaching, homework help and help with learning difficulties.

Club Z! Tutoring Services

11212 Mallard Creek Road 704-594-9934 | 4 years and older clubztutoring.com In-home tutoring from beginning reading to AP Calculus.

College Nannies and Tutors

704-947-8687 collegenannies.com Tutoring services provided through one-on-one role model tutors tailored to studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s individual needs.

E=MC2 Tutoring

828-777-1073 | Grades K-8 emc2tutoring.com Provides one-one-one in-home tutoring and homework support.

The Davidson Center for Learning

452 S. Main St., Suite 110, Davidson, 704-892-4533 | Grades K-12 davidsoncenter.com Subject tutoring, building study skills, diagnostic tutoring, and homework help.

G-Whiz Kids

704-231-3913 | Grades PK-8 g-whizkids.com Handwriting development, fine motor strengthening, reading and math enrichment, study skills, and time management.

Huntington Learning Center

4701 Park Road 704- 522-7511 charlotte.huntingtonhelps.com 9601 Holly Point Drive, Huntersville 704-896-9699 huntersville.huntingtonhelps.com Offers academic support in reading, writing, math, algebra, phonics, sciences, spelling and test prep.

Kennedy Academic Learning Center

Several locations in Charlotte-metro| Grades K-8 kennedyacademic.com

Reading, writing, math, computer literacy and homework assistance.

Kumon Learning Center

Multiple locations in Charlotte-metro 800-222-6284 | Grades PK-12 kumon.com After-school math and reading program.

The Lazar Center of Learning and Achievement 5126 Park Road, Suite 2D 704-726-8236 | Grades PK-12 lazarcenter.com Individualized curriculum is developed and aligned to each childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school.

Learn Strategies

120 Greenwich Road 704-749-3541 | Grades PK-6 learnstrategiesllc.com Academic support for small groups and individualized instruction.

Learning Charms

5200 Park Road, Suite 235 980-819-8458 | Grades PK-5 learningcharms.com Enrichment-based speech and handwriting tutoring and Interactive Metronome Training.

Learning Rx

10030 Edison Square Drive NW, Concord 704-499-8888 | PK and older learningrx.com/charlotte-north Brain training and cognitive skills testing to help children remember, read and learn better.

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes

4419 Sharon Road 704-362-4556 | 4 years and older lindamoodbell.com Research-based instruction teaches reading, language comprehension, and math to all ages including children diagnosed with dyslexia, hyperlexia, and autism spectrum disorders.

Lindenwood Learning Center

1833 Dickerson Blvd., Monroe 704-635-8268 | PK and older lindenwoodlearning.com Remediation and enrichment in reading, math and writing, study skills and SAT Prep, plus one-on-one help with upper level math and science.

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Orton-Gillingham Language Tutor/Maggie Dunn

8133 Ardrey Kell Road, Suite 102 704-844-2717 | Grades K-12 mathnasium.com Help with homework and mastering fundamentals. One-on-one tutoring is offered for high school students.

704-607-7951 | Grades: K-5 thereadingpromise.com Screenings, phonics, written expression, and fluency. Students with learning disabilities welcome.

Mastery Tutors In-Home Tutoring

charlotte.plusplustutoring.com Grades K-12 Private in-home tutoring, study skills training, exam preparation and college planning services.

Multiple locations masterytutors.com In-home tutoring, college prep, ESL, gifted and talented, learning disabilities and special needs.

One-on-One Tutoring

704-882-36-18 | Grades K-12 Certified bilingual teacher of 30+ years provides one-on-one tutoring for various subjects, including Spanish, reading, math and writing.

Plus Plus Tutoring

Prep Charlotte

Concord 855-358-7737 prepcharlotte.com Provides SAT and ACT test preparation classes.

Prepared Children Tutoring and Learning Center 7810 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.

Suite 201 B 704-215-4950 | Grades PK-5

preparedchildren.com Tutoring programs, kindergarten readiness and Spanish enrichment classes.

Reading Connection/ The Mind Gym

5800 Monroe Road 704-535-5305 Academic tutoring: reading comprehension, study skills, test prep, organizational skills, Orton-Gillingham language instruction, and SAT prep.

Swan Learning Center

427 Sharon Amity Road, Suite A 704-442-1718 swanlearningcenter.com Academic tutoring: school readiness program, reading, writing, language, math, study skills and SAT prep.

Sylvan Learning Center

877-675-7453 | Grades PK-12 sylvanlearning.com Tutoring college and ISEE/SSAT prep, gifted and talented, learning disabilities, and special needs.

Tutor Doctor

1600 Windy Ridge Road 704-774-6240 | Grades K-12 hometutoringcharlotte.com Provides one-on-one, in-home supplementary education.

Tutoring Club of Charlotte/Ballantyne

16131 Lancaster Hwy., Suite 110 704-542-2322 | Grades K-12 tutoringclub.com/charlotte Individualized tutoring programs in math, reading, writing, study skills, SAT/ACT test prep. Sibling discount available.

WyzAnt Tutoring

Charlotte-metro 877-999-2681 wyzant.com Network of more than 450 in-home tutors, all of whom have been tested and certified.

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